The average train between Basildon and Chelmsford takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Basildon to Chelmsford. 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 and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 7:12 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 6m • 2 changes
1h 8m • 2 changes
1h 5m • 2 changes
1h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Chelmsford station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Basildon to Chelmsford train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Chelmsford train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Basildon to Chelmsford train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Basildon and Chelmsford is 18.6 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Chelmsford via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 7m.
