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Basildon to Southend-on-Sea buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Basildon and Southend-on-Sea takes 59 min and the fastest bus takes 37 min. The bus runs at least 7 times per hour from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

59 min
Duration
11 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Basildon to Southend-on-Sea bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between Basildon and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 59 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11.5 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

First Essex operates a bus from Waldegrave to Howards Court every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h.

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