How to travel from London to Basildon

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Compare train for London to Basildon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Basildon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 25 miles (41 km)

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$14

Average price

Cheapest

$30

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

39m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 6m

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(door-to-door)

c2c

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The cheapest way to travel from London to Basildon is a train with an average price of $14 (€11).
The fastest way to travel from London to Basildon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.
Yes, you can take a train between London and Basildon.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Basildon among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 27m faster (39m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 (€11) vs $30 (€24)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from London to Basildon

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

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

  • c2c
    2:45 PM0h40
    London
    3:25 PMBasildon
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • c2c
    2:45 PM0h40
    London
    3:25 PMBasildon
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • c2c
    10:18 AM0h37
    London
    10:55 AMBasildon
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Elizabeth line
    10:33 AM1h22
    London
    11:55 AMBasildon
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • c2c
    8:32 AM0h39
    London
    9:11 AMBasildon
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • c2c
    8:45 AM0h40
    London
    9:25 AMBasildon
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Basildon.

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You can travel between London and Basildon by train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Basildon is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).
The fastest way to travel from London to Basildon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 6m.
The distance from London to Basildon is approximately 25 miles (41 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Basildon is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Basildon:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Fenchurch Street (FST) and arrive in Basildon station (BSO).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Basildon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with c2c, Greater Anglia to go to Basildon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Basildon:
  • 8 direct trains per day with c2c.
Omio customers who travel from London to Basildon often also extend their vacation to go to London Fenchurch Street (FST), Barking, Stratford, Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea. 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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