The average train between Basingstoke and Essex takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Essex. 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 Basingstoke and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Essex? 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 Basingstoke to Essex. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Essex station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Basingstoke to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Basingstoke to Essex train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Basingstoke and Essex is 131.8 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 9m.