Basildon is situated in South Essex, England. London Heathrow Airport is approximately 55km,
Stansted Airport approximately 60km, Gatwick 80km and
London City Airport 40km. Basildon has excellent transport links to London by rail and road. Three railway stations are sited in the town and there is easy access to the M25 and the motorway network.
Locally, the A13 gives easier access to Pitsea and Vange and the A127 gives more convenient access to the town centre and London. Then there are the East Mayne, Upper Mayne, South Mayne, Broad Mayne, and West Mayne roads which are the main arteries upon which traffic in Basildon travels. While there are bus and rail services linking Basildon to London, renting a car remains the cheapest and most convenient way of travelling around this part of England.
Travelling into the centre of London is also an option as it is only 40 kilometres away, if you
hire car in UK can be in central London in under 30 minutes, traffic permitting, if you fancy a visit to the bright lights and hustle and bustle of the capital.
Southend on Sea is the nearest coastal resort, approximately 20km away.