The average train between Reading and Basildon takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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 30 minutes between Reading and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Basildon at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Basildon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Reading to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Reading to Basildon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and c2c.
The distance between Reading and Basildon is 99.7 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Basildon via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Fenchurch Street in around 1h 52m.
