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Basildon to Eltham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basildon and Eltham takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basildon to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 22m
Duration
30 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Basildon to Limehousetrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Limehouse DLR Station to Lewisham DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
1h 10m
£11–19

Basildon to Eltham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Basildon and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Eltham at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Limehouse DLR Station and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 27m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern6h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 37m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 16m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 22m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 29.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Eltham, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Basildon to Eltham via Limehouse DLR Station, Lewisham DLR Station, and Lewisham in around 1h 10m.

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