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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Basildon is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Basildon is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Watford station to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Basildon via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Watford to Basildon?

The distance between Watford and Basildon is 46 miles. The road distance is 45.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Basildon without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 47m and costs £8 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Watford to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Basildon train from?

Watford to Basildon train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Watford station.

Where does the Watford to Basildon train arrive?

Watford to Basildon train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Aldgate station.

Can I drive from Watford to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Basildon is 45 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Watford to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Basildon.

Watford to Basildon - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Basildon by subway, train, car, taxi, or bus

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Watford station to Aldgate stationMetropolitan
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to BasildonLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 47m
£8–18
Drive 45.1 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Basildon45.1 mi
52 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watford to Basildon45.1 mi
52 min
£95–120
Line 142 bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Beechen Grove to Stanmore Station142
2. Take the subway from Stanmore station to West Ham station
3. Take the train from West Ham to Basildon
1h 57m
£13–26

Watford to Basildon by subway, foot, and train

249Weekly Services

1h 47mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Watford to Basildon. However, you can take the subway to Aldgate station, walk to London Fenchurch Street, then take the train to Basildon. Alternatively, you can drive from Watford to Basildon in around 52 min.

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