The average train between Swanscombe and Basildon takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swanscombe 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 Swanscombe and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanscombe is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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50 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Swanscombe to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Swanscombe station and arriving at Basildon station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Swanscombe to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ebbsfleet International station.
Swanscombe to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Swanscombe to Basildon train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Swanscombe and Basildon is 16.9 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Ebbsfleet International to Basildon via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 56 min.