Bus from Basildon to London
2 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 19:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to London as of 08:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Basildon, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | First Essex | ~25 min | 40 | Sat 34 · Sun 23 | 05:20 | 19:09 | Laindon Railway Station (Stand A) | Harold Wood Station (Stop A) | — |
| X2 | Ensignbus | ~19 min | 22 | Saturdays only | 08:14 | 19:14 | Laindon Railway Station (Stand A) | Upminster Station Forecourt (Stop E) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Basildon on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every B1 bus or X2 bus timetable.
Fares from Basildon to London
- £3.00 adult single on the B1 (First Essex)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Basildon to London?
2 routes run directly from Basildon to London: the B1 (First Essex), the X2 (Ensignbus). The most frequent is the B1, 40 times each weekday — board at Laindon Railway Station (Stand A) and get off at Harold Wood Station (Stop A), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Basildon to London?
Around 25 minutes on the B1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Basildon to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:20 and the last around 19:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Basildon to London?
An adult single from Basildon to London is £3.00 on the B1 (First Essex), from Laindon Railway Station (Stand A) to Harold Wood Station (Stop A). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.