The average train between Folkestone and Basildon takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Basildon station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Folkestone to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Folkestone to Basildon train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Folkestone and Basildon is 73.2 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Basildon via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 33m.