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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Basildon is to bus via Bampfylde Street which costs £20 - £55 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Basildon is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Basildon via Newton Abbot, London Paddington and London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Torquay to Basildon?

The distance between Torquay and Basildon is 231 miles. The road distance is 221.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £65 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Torquay to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Basildon train from?

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

Train or bus from Torquay to Basildon?

The best way to get from Torquay to Basildon is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £150 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Torquay to Basildon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Torquay to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Basildon is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Torquay to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1836+ hotels available in Basildon.

Torquay to Basildon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Torquay to Basildon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
4h 32m
£69–189
Bus via Bampfylde Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoriabus Uk049 / ...
9h 56m
£20–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
9h 47m
£36–143
Drive 220.2 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Basildoncar 220.2 mi
4h 25m
£54–78
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
7h 23m
£208–586
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
6h 48m
£122–309
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
7h 43m
£163–420

Torquay to Basildon by train and foot

171Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.5 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50–160 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 2 hours. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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