Cheapest month
Up to 20%The cheapest time to travel is April (€17.42); the most expensive is December (€20.82).
Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea Bus
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- Lowest price from €6.03
- Average duration 1h 28m
- Connections per day 8
- Distance 129 km
- CO₂ per person 11 kg
bus from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea
The journey from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea is about 129 km. On average a bus trip takes 1h 28m with 8 connections per day.
| Lowest price | €6.03 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 1h 28m |
| Connections per day | 8 |
| Lowest price | €6.03 |
| Highest price | €11.75 |
| First departure | 07:55 AM |
| Last departure | 06:45 PM |
| Distance | 129 km |
| Departure | Basingstoke |
| Arrival | Southend-on-Sea |
| Travel operator | National Express National Express |
When to book from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month to travel from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea by bus, with medians around €17.42 versus about €20.82 in December (roughly a 20% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise.
Facility description
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Facilities Description
Luggage
National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.
Food and drink
Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.
Power sockets
USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.
Accessibility
Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 9.03kg
bus 9.67kg
flight 25.8kg
carpool 20.64kg
FAQ
A bus ticket from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea costs €9.65. Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from €6.03.
The cheapest ticket from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea costs €6.03. Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Basingstoke and Southend-on-Sea are 129 km apart.
The journey from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea takes about 1h 28m on average. The fastest option takes 1h 15m.
This route is served by 1 operators: National Express.
There are about 8 connections per day from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea.
The first bus from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea leaves at 07:55 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea leaves at 06:45 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs €6.03 but prices can change.
There are about 8 direct connections from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea.
The shortest bus journey between Basingstoke and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Basingstoke and Southend-on-Sea.
The bus journey from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea generates 11 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month, with medians around €17.42, while December is among the most expensive (about €20.82).