The average train between Basildon and Herne Bay takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Basildon to Herne Bay. 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 Basildon and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Herne Bay? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Herne Bay station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Basildon to Herne Bay train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Herne Bay train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Basildon to Herne Bay train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Basildon and Herne Bay is 51.3 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Herne Bay via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 43m.