The average train between Birkenhead and Basildon takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Birkenhead to Basildon. 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 Birkenhead and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Basildon at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Basildon station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Birkenhead to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Birkenhead to Basildon train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Birkenhead and Basildon is 310.6 km. The road distance is 352 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m.