The average train between Cambridge and Basildon takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cambridge 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 every 30 minutes between Cambridge and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Basildon at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Basildon station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Cambridge to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Basildon station.
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The distance between Cambridge and Basildon is 74 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Basildon via London Liverpool Street and London Fenchurch Street in around 2h 19m.