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Visiting Basildon

Basildon is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Basildon?

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How Do I Get To Basildon?

Driving directions to Basildon:

  1. From London, take the A13 towards Basildon and follow the signs.
  2. From the M25, take junction 29 and follow the A127 towards Basildon.
  3. From Southend, take the A127 towards Basildon.

Rail directions to Basildon:

  1. From London, take the C2C line from Fenchurch Street to Basildon.
  2. From Southend, take the C2C line from Southend Central to Basildon.
  3. From Billericay, take the Greater Anglia line towards Southend Victoria and change at Shenfield for the C2C line to Basildon.

If you are coming from nearby landmarks, you can take the A13 or A127 from London Southend Airport, or the A13 from the Lakeside Shopping Centre. If you are travelling from other towns in Essex, you can take the A127 or A13 to Basildon.

What's The Nearest Airport To Basildon?

The closest airport to Basildon is London Southend Airport, which is approximately 11 miles away. The best route from the airport to Basildon is via the A13 road, which takes around 20 minutes by car or taxi. Alternatively, there is a train service from London Southend Airport to Basildon, which takes around 30 minutes.

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