Train Chelmsford to Basildon from £25 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Basildon takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford 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.

1h 11m
Duration: 47 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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1h 6m

£21–41

Chelmsford to Basildon train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:59 PM → 12:17 AM
Arrives next day
1h 18m • 2 changes
11:24 PM → 12:46 AM
Arrives next day
1h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:11 AM → 6:38 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 5m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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