The average train between Southampton and Basildon takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Basildon at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Basildon station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Southampton to Basildon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Basildon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Southampton to Basildon train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Southampton and Basildon is 149.2 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Basildon via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 14m.