The average train between Forest Gate and Basildon takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Forest Gate 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 20 minutes between Forest Gate and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 11:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Basildon at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


41 min • 2 changes


42 min • 2 changes


41 min • 2 changes


42 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Basildon station via Basildon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Forest Gate to Basildon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from West Ham station.
Forest Gate to Basildon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Forest Gate to Basildon train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Forest Gate and Basildon is 30.1 km. The road distance is 36 km.
c2c operates a train from West Ham to Basildon every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 26 min.