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Trip Summary
There are usually 7 daily train trips available from Chelmsford to Basildon. Traveling by train from Chelmsford to Basildon usually takes one hour and one minute, but the fastest Greater Anglia + Connections train can make the trip in 57 minutes.
Distance | 11 mi (18 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 57m |
Lowest price | $16.80 |
Most frequent service | Greater Anglia + Connections |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Chelmsford to Basildon?
Greater Anglia + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Chelmsford to Basildon. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greater Anglia + Connections | 7 | 1h 1m | $17.48 |
Greater Anglia + Connections train tickets from Chelmsford to Basildon start from $17, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Greater Anglia + Connections schedules to Basildon. Greater Anglia + Connections in Chelmsford leaves from Chelmsford Train Station . And in Basildon trains arrive at Pitsea Station and 2 other train stations.
From Chelmsford to Basildon train travel on Greater Anglia + Connections takes 1 hours and 1 minutes. If you are looking to get to Basildon faster, Greater Anglia + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 57 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Chelmsford to Basildon are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Chelmsford at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. 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 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Basildon to Chelmsford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Chelmsford?
Main departure station: Chelmsford Train Station
There is one train station in Chelmsford.
All train stations in Chelmsford:
Chelmsford Train Station
Where is the train station in Basildon?
Main arrival station: Laindon - 2 Station Approach
There are more train stations and stops in Basildon than most cities. Most trains from Chelmsford will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Basildon:
All train stations in Basildon:
Laindon - 2 Station Approach
Basildon Station
Pitsea Station
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