The average train between Braintree and Basildon takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree 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 Braintree and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Basildon at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Basildon station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Braintree to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Braintree to Basildon train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Braintree and Basildon is 35.1 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Basildon via Stratford (London), Stratford station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 30m.