The average train between South Shields and Basildon takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields 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 South Shields and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Basildon at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Basildon. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Basildon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
South Shields to Basildon train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Basildon train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at King's Cross station.
The distance between South Shields and Basildon is 401.5 km. The road distance is 489 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
