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Trip Summary
12 trains operate daily from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea. The train trip from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea is usually about 19 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest c2c train can get you there in as little as 11 minutes.
| Distance | 10 mi (16 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 11m |
| Lowest price | €6.21 |
| Trains per day | 84 |
| Most frequent service | c2c |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea?
c2c is the one and only train line which connects Basildon to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| c2c | 12 | 0h 19m | €9.14 |
The UK-based c2c is a railway company that provides commuter rail services mainly within the London commuter belt, linking several towns and cities. The company operates several routes with journey times ranging from 40-80 minutes, and passengers can enjoy free WiFi access and onboard restrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Basildon to Southend-on-Sea. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Basildon at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 12 scheduled trains on most days. 84 of these are direct connections to Southend-on-Sea. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Basildon?
Main departure station: Basildon Station
There is one train station in Basildon.
All train stations in Basildon:
Basildon Station
Where is the train station in Southend-on-Sea?
Main arrival station: Thorpe Bay
There are more train stations and stops in Southend-on-Sea than most cities. Most trains from Basildon will stop at one (or more) of the 7 following stations in Southend-on-Sea:
Train stations in Southend-on-Sea:
Thorpe Bay
Southend East
Westcliff
Leigh-On-Sea
Southend Central
Chalkwell Train Station
Shoeburyness Station
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