The average train between Ely and Basildon takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely 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 Ely and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Basildon at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Basildon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Ely to Basildon train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Basildon train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Ely to Basildon train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Ely and Basildon is 93.4 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Basildon via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 19m.