The average train between Basildon and Canterbury takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Basildon to Canterbury. 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 hourly between Basildon and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Canterbury station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Basildon to Canterbury train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Canterbury train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Basildon to Canterbury train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Basildon and Canterbury is 53.8 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Canterbury West via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h.