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 an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €43.

Distance: 29 miles (47 km)

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€43

Average price

Cheapest

€12

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

49m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Colchester to Basildon is a train with an average price of €43.
The fastest way to travel from Colchester to Basildon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.
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.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-30.67. The journey takes 1h 20m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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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
    9:00 AM1h25
    Colchester
    10:25 AMBasildon
    401One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Greater Anglia
    9:00 AM1h25
    Colchester
    10:25 AMBasildon
    401One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Greater Anglia
    9:00 AM1h25
    Colchester
    10:25 AMBasildon
    401One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Greater Anglia
    10:00 AM1h25
    Colchester
    11:25 AMBasildon
    401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greater Anglia
    11:00 AM1h25
    Colchester
    12:25 PMBasildon
    401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greater Anglia
    12:00 PM1h25
    Colchester
    1:25 PMBasildon
    401One-way
    1 transfer

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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 €43.
The fastest way to travel from Colchester to Basildon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.
The distance from Colchester to Basildon is approximately 29 miles (47 km).
The average frequency per day from Colchester to Basildon is:
  • Around 4 trains 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 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Basildon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Basildon's highlights, including attractions like the Festival Leisure Park, Wat Tyler Country Park, and the Eastgate Shopping Centre.

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