How to get from Colchester to Basildon by bus and train?

From Colchester to Basildon by bus and train

To get from Colchester to Basildon in Basildon, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Chelmsford station. Next, take the X10 bus from Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station to Bus Station, Basildon Town Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The bus and train schedule from Colchester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Basildon on the Moovit app.

88min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - X10X10
Walk to Basildon
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 3
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Basildon Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Basildon Town Centre
    ID U
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to Basildon
    Walk to
    Basildon
    Station Way
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Colchester to Basildon by DLR and train

To get from Colchester to Basildon you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Basildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Colchester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Basildon on the Moovit app.

93min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
DLR - DLR
Train - C2C
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    ID 940GZZLUSTD
    44 min
  • 4
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 5
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    West Ham
    ID 940GZZDLWHM
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 7
    Ride to train station Basildon
    Ride to train station
    Basildon
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colchester to Basildon

The distance between Colchester and Basildon is approximately 61.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colchester to Basildon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Basildon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Colchester to Basildon

To check the bus and train schedule from Colchester to Basildon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Colchester) and destination (Basildon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Colchester to Basildon by DLR and train

To get from Colchester to Basildon you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Basildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Colchester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Basildon on the Moovit app.

93min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
DLR - DLR
Train - C2C
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    ID 940GZZLUSTD
    44 min
  • 4
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 5
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    West Ham
    ID 940GZZDLWHM
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 7
    Ride to train station Basildon
    Ride to train station
    Basildon
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Basildon?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line X10.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Colchester to Basildon?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Train line GREATER ANGLIA, DLR line DLR, Train line C2C.

  • Is there a direct train between Colchester and Basildon?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Colchester to Basildon?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from Chelmsford station near Colchester in Colchester to Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station near Basildon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Colchester to Basildon by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Colchester and Basildon by train and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Colchester to get to Basildon?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the Chelmsford station near Colchester in Colchester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Colchester and Basildon?

    Get off the train at the Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre stop, which is closest to Basildon.

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