The average train between Margate and Basildon takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Basildon station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Margate to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Margate to Basildon train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Margate and Basildon is 67.6 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Basildon via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 2h 6m.
