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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Basildon is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £27 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Basildon via King's Cross St. Pancras station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Basildon?

The distance between Wakefield and Basildon is 202 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £27 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Wakefield to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Basildon train from?

Wakefield to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Basildon?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £27 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Wakefield to Basildon train arrive?

Wakefield to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Basildon is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Wakefield to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1836+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 2m
£28–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Archbus 561 / ...
7h 42m
£37–138
Drive 193.3 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Basildoncar 193.3 mi
3h 18m
£48–69
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 9m
£85–261
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
4h 7m
£40–169

Wakefield to Basildon by train and subway

227Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.3 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £27–80 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Grand Central Trains also services this route once a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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