Buses to Southend-on-Sea from Basildon

The journey to Southend-on-Sea from Basildon takes just 45 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 118 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Basildon at 05:15.

First Essex schedule

First Essex operates between Basildon and Southend-on-Sea 7 days per week.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Basildon and Southend-on-Sea?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea, departing as early as 05:15.

• How long is the bus trip from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea?

  The fastest bus to Southend-on-Sea from Basildon takes 45 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 7 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Southend-on-Sea from Basildon?

  It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

• Which bus companies operate between Basildon and Southend-on-Sea?

  First Essex run buses to Southend-on-Sea from Basildon.

• What time is the earliest bus from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea?

  The first bus to Southend-on-Sea from Basildon leaves at 05:15. The journey takes about 1 hour.

• When is the last bus to Southend-on-Sea from Basildon?

  The last bus leaves Basildon at 22:25, arriving into Southend-on-Sea at 23:18. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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