The average train between Basildon and Whitstable takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Basildon to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Whitstable station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Basildon to Whitstable train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Whitstable train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Basildon to Whitstable train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Basildon and Whitstable is 45.6 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Whitstable via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 39m.