Train Wakefield to Basildon from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Basildon takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Wakefield 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.

3h 10m
Duration: 201 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
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Wakefield to Basildon train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Basildon at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

4:22 PM → 7:18 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
4:53 PM → 7:53 PM
3h • 2 changes
5:22 PM → 8:22 PM
3h • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 8:52 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:30 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 8:49 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:30 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 8:49 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Basildon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Wakefield to Basildon.

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Distance: 201.3 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Basildon, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Grand Central Trains also services this route once a week.

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