The average train between Dover and Basildon takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Basildon station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Dover to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Dover to Basildon train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Dover and Basildon is 77.1 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Basildon via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 43m.