The average train between Bridgwater and Basildon takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgwater is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Taunton and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 17m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater station and arriving at Basildon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Bridgwater to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Bridgwater to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Bridgwater to Basildon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and c2c.
The distance between Bridgwater and Basildon is 245.3 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 47m.