The average train between Ipswich and Basildon takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Basildon station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Ipswich to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Ipswich to Basildon train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Ipswich and Basildon is 72.6 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Basildon via Stratford (London), Stratford station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 34m.