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Folkestone to Basildon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Basildon takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. 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.

1h 37m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 36m
£41–73

Folkestone to Basildon train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:54 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.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 40m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 32m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 28m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 35m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 27m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 28m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 35m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 27m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 28m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 35m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 27m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 28m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 35m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 27m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 38m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 38m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 39m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 58m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Basildon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Basildon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Basildon, England?

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 36m.

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