The average train between Balham and Basildon takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Balham 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 20 minutes between Balham and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bank station and take an average of 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Basildon station via Bank station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Balham to Basildon train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.
Balham to Basildon train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Basildon station.
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The distance between Balham and Basildon is 44.3 km. The road distance is 48 km.
There is no direct connection from Balham to Basildon. However, you can take the subway to Bank station, walk to London Fenchurch Street, then take the train to Basildon.