The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Basildon takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Basildon at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Gateway and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 46m • 4 changes




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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Basildon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basildon train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basildon train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at King's Cross station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Basildon is 547.8 km. The road distance is 681 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m.