The average train between Basildon and Halstead takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basildon to Halstead. 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 Halstead. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Halstead at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Limehouse DLR Station and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Halstead. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Halstead station via Limehouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Basildon to Halstead train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Halstead train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Knockholt station.
Book your Basildon to Halstead train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Basildon and Halstead is 34.6 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Knockholt via Limehouse DLR Station, Lewisham DLR Station, and Lewisham in around 1h 47m.