How to travel from Colchester to Basildon

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Compare bus and train for Colchester to Basildon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Basildon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 29 miles (47 km)

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$49

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Cheapest

$14

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 22m

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49m

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The cheapest way to travel from Colchester to Basildon is a train with an average price of $49 (€40).
The fastest way to travel from Colchester to Basildon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Basildon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Colchester and Basildon including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Colchester to Basildon among Omio's users.

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from Colchester to Basildon

How to get from Colchester to Basildon by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Colchester to Basildon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greater Anglia
    6:34 AM1h36
    Colchester
    8:10 AMBasildon
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greater Anglia
    6:34 AM1h36
    Colchester
    8:10 AMBasildon
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greater Anglia
    6:34 AM1h36
    Colchester
    8:10 AMBasildon
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Colchester to Basildon

Travel to Basildon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Colchester to Basildon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Colchester and Basildon including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Colchester to Basildon is a train with an average price of $49 (€40).
The fastest way to travel from Colchester to Basildon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Basildon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

The distance from Colchester to Basildon is approximately 29 miles (47 km).
The average frequency per day from Colchester to Basildon is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Basildon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Colchester to Basildon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Basildon station (BSO).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Colchester to Basildon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with First Essex to go to Basildon by bus.
  • Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Basildon by train.
Omio customers who travel from Colchester to Basildon often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Fenchurch Street (FST), Barking, Stratford, Chelmsford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basildon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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