The average train between Chelmsford and Basildon takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 2 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Basildon station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Chelmsford to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Chelmsford to Basildon train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Chelmsford and Basildon is 18.6 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Basildon via Stratford (London), Stratford station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 5m.
