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 £16 - £50 and takes 7h 4m.

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, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

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 Basildon via Paddington and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Swansea to Basildon?

The distance between Swansea and Basildon is 220 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 10m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 10m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 7h 4m.

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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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1840+ hotels available in Basildon.

Swansea to Basildon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Basildon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 10m
£52–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk046
7h 4m
£16–45
Drive 218.8 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Basildoncar 218.8 mi
4h 5m
£54–78
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
7h 49m
£290–559
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
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 / ...
8h 4m
£36–93

Swansea to Basildon by train and subway

145Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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 £45–120 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Victoria 4 times a day. Tickets cost £10–35 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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