What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Basildon?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Basildon is to bus via Upminster station which costs £19 - £55 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Basildon?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Basildon is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 24m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Basildon via Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Basildon?

The distance between Sunderland and Basildon is 307 miles. The road distance is 280.5 miles.

How do I travel from Sunderland to Basildon without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Basildon without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 24m and costs £40 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Basildon?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Sunderland to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Basildon train from?

Sunderland to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Basildon?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Basildon is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 24m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £140 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Sunderland to Basildon train arrive?

Sunderland to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Basildon is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Sunderland to Basildon.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to Basildon?

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1840+ hotels available in Basildon.

Sunderland to Basildon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Sunderland to Basildon by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 24m
£44–123
Bus via Upminster station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 426 / ...
8h 24m
£20–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn10 / ...
8h 5m
£23–134
Drive 278.9 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Basildoncar 278.9 mi
4h 34m
£69–99
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
4h 47m
£76–284
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
4h 42m
£38–119
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the subway from Waterloo station to West Ham stationsubway
4. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
5h 36m
£110–355
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
5h 46m
£100–352

Sunderland to Basildon by train and subway

216Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Basildon, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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