The average train between Basildon and Brighton takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basildon to Brighton. 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 30 minutes between Basildon and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 7m • 2 changes


2h 7m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes


2h 8m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Brighton station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Basildon to Brighton train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Brighton train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Basildon to Brighton train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Basildon and Brighton is 92.2 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Brighton via West Ham, West Ham station, Blackfriars station, and London Blackfriars in around 2h 13m.