The average train between Basildon and Erith takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basildon to Erith. 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 Erith. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Erith at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Erith. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Erith station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Basildon to Erith train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Erith train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Erith station.
Book your Basildon to Erith train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Basildon and Erith is 21.8 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Erith via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, and Woolwich Arsenal in around 2h 10m.