The average train between Durham and Basildon takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Basildon at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Basildon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Durham to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Durham to Basildon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Durham and Basildon is 381.6 km. The road distance is 450 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 49m.