The average train between Basildon Station and Croydon takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Basildon Station to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Basildon Station and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon Station is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Croydon at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Upminster and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basildon Station to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Basildon Station station and arriving at Croydon station via Blackfriars station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Basildon Station to Croydon train services, operated by c2c, depart from Upminster station.
Basildon Station to Croydon train services, operated by c2c, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Basildon Station to Croydon train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Basildon Station and Croydon is 43.7 km. The road distance is 59 km.
There is no direct connection from Basildon Station to Croydon. However, you can take the train to Upminster, walk to Upminster station, take the subway to Blackfriars station, walk to London Blackfriars, then take the train to East Croydon.