The average train between Kent and Basildon takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Basildon station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Kent to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Kent to Basildon train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Kent and Basildon is 39.8 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Basildon via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 48m.