The average train between Basildon and Margate takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Basildon to Margate. 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 Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Margate. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Margate station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Basildon to Margate train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Margate train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Basildon to Margate train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Basildon and Margate is 67.6 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Margate via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 21m.