The average train between Basildon and Watford Junction takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Basildon to Watford Junction. 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 Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Watford Junction station via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Basildon to Watford Junction train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Watford Junction train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Basildon to Watford Junction train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basildon and Watford Junction is 59.9 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Watford Junction via London Fenchurch Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 1h 25m.