The average train between Edinburgh and Basildon takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Basildon at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Basildon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Edinburgh to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Basildon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Edinburgh and Basildon is 543.2 km. The road distance is 670 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m.