The average train between Rotherham and Basildon takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Basildon at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Basildon station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Rotherham to Basildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to Basildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Rotherham to Basildon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Basildon is 240.7 km. The road distance is 312 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m.