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 £35 - £85 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 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 36m.

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 36m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Swansea to Basildon, including transfers.

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 36m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 4m.

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 1814+ hotels available in Basildon.

Swansea to Basildon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 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 36m
£102–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk042 / ...
7h 4m
£36–84
Drive 218.8 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Basildoncar 218.8 mi
4h 5m
£55–79

Swansea to Basildon by train and subway

144Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.4 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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 £85–170 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Basildon via Newport Train Station, London Hammersmith Bridge Road, Hammersmith, Barking station, and Barking in around 7h 4m.

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