Bus from London to Basildon
2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 19:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Basildon as of 09:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 | ~40 min | 40 | Sat 34 · Sun 23 | 05:52 | 19:41 | Harold Wood Station (Stop B) | Hempstalls (adj) | — |
| X2 | Ensignbus | ~28 min | 23 | Saturdays only | 09:00 | 20:00 | Upminster Station Forecourt (Stop E) | Hempstalls (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 London to Basildon
- £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 London to Basildon?
2 routes run directly from London to Basildon: the B1 (First Essex), the X2 (Ensignbus). The most frequent is the B1, 40 times each weekday — board at Harold Wood Station (Stop B) and get off at Hempstalls (adj), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Basildon?
Around 40 minutes on the B1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Basildon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:52 and the last around 19:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Basildon?
An adult single from London to Basildon is £3.00 on the B1 (First Essex), from Harold Wood Station (Stop B) to Hempstalls (adj). 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.