The average train between Dorchester and Basildon takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Dorchester 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 hourly between Dorchester and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Basildon at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Basildon station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Dorchester to Basildon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Basildon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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The distance between Dorchester and Basildon is 222.8 km. The road distance is 262 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Dorchester South to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 2h 38m.