The average train between Charlton and Basildon takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Charlton 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 Charlton and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlton is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Basildon at 6:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 12m • 2 changes


1h 6m • 2 changes


1h 1m • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Charlton to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Charlton station and arriving at Basildon station via West Ham DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Charlton to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Charlton to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Charlton to Basildon train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Charlton and Basildon is 30.7 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Charlton to Basildon via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 2m.