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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Basildon is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 23m.

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 £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Torquay to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Basildon bus from?

Torquay to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

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 30m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Torquay to Basildon bus arrive?

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

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 1823+ 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 Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 30m
£100–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
9h 23m
£49–114
Drive 220.2 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Basildoncar 220.2 mi
4h 25m
£55–80
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 10m
£254–696
Train via Exeter St Davids
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
6h
£96–217
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
8h 5m
£180–471
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
8h 9m
£132–314

Torquay to Basildon by train and foot

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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 £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 9h 23m.

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