The 13 Best Day Trips from Bexley
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Bexley, United Kingdom, led by London, Brent, Islington. The closest is London, about 30 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Bexley at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 20 km W | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Brent | 34 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Islington | 20 km NW | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Reading | 78 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Southend-on-Sea | 41 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Brighton | 71 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Southampton | 124 km SW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Milton Keynes | 91 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Northampton | 114 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Luton | 62 km NW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Archway | 24 km NW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Portsmouth | 112 km SW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Ipswich | 98 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Bexley
- 1
London, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km west of Bexley1 hr round tripKnown for Cyberdog.
Also nearby: City of Westminster, Croydon.
- 2
Brent, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km west of Bexley1 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Islington, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north-west of Bexley1 hr round trip - 4
Reading, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km west of Bexley3 hr round trip - 5
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km east of Bexley1 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Brighton, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south of Bexley2 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Southampton, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-west of Bexley3 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-west of Bexley2 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Northampton, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-west of Bexley3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Luton, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-west of Bexley2 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Archway, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km north-west of Bexley1 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-west of Bexley3 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Ipswich, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-east of Bexley3 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Bexley to London
A realistic pace for London, 20 km from Bexley. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Bexley
- 09:00Arrive in London (30 min drive)
- 09:15Cyberdog
- 11:15Lunch
- 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of London
- 15:00Head back to Bexley
- 15:30Home in Bexley
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Bexley?
- The best day trips from Bexley are London, Brent, Islington, Reading, Southend-on-Sea. The closest is London, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Bexley?
- London is the closest, 20 km west of Bexley, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Bexley?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Bexley: London (30 min), Islington (30 min), Archway (35 min), Brent (40 min), Southend-on-Sea (45 min).
- How far is too far for a day trip from Bexley?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Southampton at 124 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.
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