The average train between Canterbury and Basildon takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Basildon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Basildon station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Canterbury to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Canterbury to Basildon train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Canterbury and Basildon is 53.8 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Basildon via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 32m.