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The cheapest and fastest buses from Chelmsford to Basildon
Showing times and prices for Jul 27
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
19 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chelmsford to Basildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Fast buses
Of the 23 buses that leave Chelmsford for Basildon on Mon, Jul 27, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 27 the direct buses cover the 19 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 39 m .
On Mon, Jul 27 the slowest buses will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:57 AM0h43Chelmsford1:40 AMBasildonFind prices0 transfers- 5:24 AM0h39Chelmsford6:03 AMBasildonFind prices0 transfers
- 7:37 AM0h50Chelmsford8:27 AMBasildonFind prices0 transfers
- 8:13 AM0h50Chelmsford9:03 AMBasildonFind prices0 transfers
- 8:25 AM1h05Chelmsford9:30 AMBasildonFind prices1 transfer
- 5:24 AM0h39Chelmsford6:03 AMBasildonFind prices0 transfers
- 9:24 PM0h39Chelmsford10:03 PMBasildonFind prices0 transfers
- 12:57 AM0h43Chelmsford1:40 AMBasildonFind prices0 transfers
- 11:12 PM0h47Chelmsford11:59 PMBasildonFind prices0 transfers
- 7:37 AM0h50Chelmsford8:27 AMBasildonFind prices0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chelmsford to Basildon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Basildon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Chelmsford to Basildon is a train with an average price of $16 (€16).
The fastest way to travel from Chelmsford to Basildon is by bus with an average journey time of 54m.
Other travel options to Basildon take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chelmsford and Basildon including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chelmsford to Basildon among Omio's users.
Chelmsford to Basildon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 12:52AM | Arrival Time 01:39AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 12:57AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 05:22AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 05:24AM | Arrival Time 06:03AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 07:37AM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 09:18AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 10:17AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 09:28AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 10:27AM | Arrival Time 11:19AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 11:09AM | Arrival Time 12:29PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 11:18AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 11:27AM | Arrival Time 12:19PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 12:27PM | Arrival Time 01:19PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 01:09PM | Arrival Time 02:32PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 01:18PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 01:27PM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 02:17PM | Arrival Time 03:09PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 02:27PM | Arrival Time 03:19PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 03:18PM | Arrival Time 04:11PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 03:22PM | Arrival Time 04:36PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 03:27PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:22PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 04:27PM | Arrival Time 05:19PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 05:29PM | Arrival Time 06:16PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 06:24PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 06:28PM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 07:33PM | Arrival Time 08:23PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 08:33PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 08:43PM | Arrival Time 09:36PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 09:12PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 09:24PM | Arrival Time 10:03PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 11:12PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Live departures
Chelmsford to Basildon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chelmsford to Basildon buses for today, Sunday, July 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 7:33 PM Chelmsford | 0h45 | 8:18 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:33 PM Chelmsford | 0h45 | 9:18 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:12 PM Chelmsford | 0h43 | 9:55 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:12 PM Chelmsford | 0h43 | 11:55 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, July 27 | |||||
| 12:57 AM Chelmsford | 0h43 | 1:40 AM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:24 AM Chelmsford | 0h39 | 6:03 AM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:37 AM Chelmsford | 0h50 | 8:27 AM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:13 AM Chelmsford | 0h50 | 9:03 AM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:25 AM Chelmsford | 1h05 | 9:30 AM Basildon | 1 transfer | |
| 9:18 AM Chelmsford | 0h52 | 10:10 AM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:28 AM Chelmsford | 1h12 | 10:40 AM Basildon | 1 transfer | |
| 10:18 AM Chelmsford | 0h52 | 11:10 AM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:09 AM Chelmsford | 1h20 | 12:29 PM Basildon | 1 transfer | |
| 11:18 AM Chelmsford | 0h52 | 12:10 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:18 PM Chelmsford | 0h52 | 1:10 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:09 PM Chelmsford | 1h23 | 2:32 PM Basildon | 1 transfer | |
| 1:18 PM Chelmsford | 0h52 | 2:10 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:17 PM Chelmsford | 0h52 | 3:09 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:18 PM Chelmsford | 0h53 | 4:11 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:22 PM Chelmsford | 1h14 | 4:36 PM Basildon | 1 transfer | |
| 4:20 PM Chelmsford | 1h02 | 5:22 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:20 PM Chelmsford | 1h10 | 6:30 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:24 PM Chelmsford | 0h55 | 7:19 PM Basildon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chelmsford to Basildon
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Take a bus from Chelmsford to Basildon and enjoy the approximately 11 miles (19 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 01:31, the last at 23:23. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 39m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $13 (€13)
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average bus duration 54m |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 39m |
First bus 1:31 AM |
Last bus 11:23 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $13 (€13)
Bus providers: First Essex from Chelmsford to BasildonYou can travel by bus between Chelmsford to Basildon with First Essex for as low as $13 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
First Essex
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
39m
First Essex frequency
16 a day
Complete guide to Basildon
Things to do in Basildon
Discover the best of Basildon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Basildon trip today.
- Recommended
Billericay and District Museum
Volunteer-run museum near Wat Tyler Country Park, focused on farming, village life, and traditional rural tools from Essex.
- Recommended
East Anglian Railway Museum
A specialist rail heritage collection in nearby Essex, popular with transport fans and useful for broader Basildon-area day trips.
- Must visit
Wat Tyler Country Park
Large country park on the Thames estuary with marsh views, walking trails, birdlife, and strong links to local industrial history.
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Gloucester Park
Basildon's best-known park, with lakes, gardens, memorials, and paths that make it a central place for relaxing walks.
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Northlands Park
A major green space with woodland, meadows, and waymarked trails, popular for quieter walks away from the town centre.
Pie And Mash
A classic Essex and East End staple of minced beef in gravy under mashed potato. Common in local pubs and valued as comforting everyday fare.
- Gluten-free
Essex Oysters
Fresh oysters from nearby Essex coast waters, especially linked with the county's long shellfish tradition. Served raw or cooked in local seafood spots.
Saveloy
A traditional cured pork sausage associated with Essex. Its herby, peppery seasoning makes it a well-known county specialty.
Turkuaz Restaurant
Established Basildon Turkish restaurant known for charcoal grills, meze, and a lively modern setting suitable for groups and casual dinners.
Villagio Ristorante
Popular local Italian venue serving pizza, pasta, and classic mains in a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere near the town centre.
The Magic Mushroom
Well-known country pub and dining venue in the Basildon area, valued for British classics, roasts, and a traditional pub setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK: lodging and rail can add up, but dining and local buses are usually cheaper than in central London.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Cafe tipping is optional.
First Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £5.00
To the city center
Southernhay -> Basildon Bus Station
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Travel time
- 16 min
- Tap on with contactless or buy tickets in the First Bus app on local buses in Basildon.
- Single fares on many Essex buses are capped, but check the operator app or website before travel for current prices and ticket validity.
FAQs: Bus from Chelmsford to Basildon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chelmsford to Basildon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basildon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The average journey time by bus from Chelmsford to Basildon is 39m to travel the 11 miles (19 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Chelmsford to Basildon leaves at 1:31 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Chelmsford to Basildon leaves at 11:23 PM.
There are 3 buses a day from Chelmsford to Basildon which require at least one change with First Essex. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Chelmsford to Basildon, you can count on First Essex for the best way to get you to Basildon. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Chelmsford and Basildon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Basildon from Chelmsford is worth doing with a journey time of 39m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chelmsford and Basildon including taking a train and bus.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Chelmsford to Basildon.
No, the bus from Chelmsford to Basildon has no accessibility options.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Chelmsford to Basildon.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Chelmsford to Basildon.
No, luggage for the bus from Chelmsford to Basildon needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Chelmsford to Basildon.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Chelmsford to Basildon.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Chelmsford to Basildon.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Chelmsford to Basildon.
Since neither Chelmsford nor Basildon are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chelmsford to Basildon among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Basildon, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in busy shopping areas like Eastgate Shopping Centre. It's advisable to stay vigilant when using public transport and avoid unlicensed taxis. Be wary of common scams such as overcharging or fake charity collectors. Staying in well-lit areas at night and securing personal belongings helps ensure a safer visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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