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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Basildon is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Basildon is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Harold Wood via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Swansea to Basildon?

The distance between Swansea and Basildon is 224 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Swansea to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Basildon bus from?

Swansea to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Basildon train from?

Swansea to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Basildon?

The best way to get from Swansea to Basildon is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Swansea to Basildon bus arrive?

Swansea to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Basildon train arrive?

Swansea to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Basildon is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Swansea to Basildon.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Basildon?

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

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Swansea to Basildon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Basildon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 27m
£102–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X10
8h 9m
£47–111
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Harold Woodtrain Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
7h 9m
£48–88
Drive 218.8 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Basildoncar 218.8 mi
4h 5m
£53–77

Swansea to Basildon by train and bus

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4h 27mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Basildon, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 8h 9m.

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