Portsmouth to Basildon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Basildon takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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.

2h 55m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...

2h 26m

£39–72

Portsmouth to Basildon train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Basildon at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:48 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:37 PM → 12:17 AM
Arrives next day
2h 40m • 2 changes
9:50 PM → 12:46 AM
Arrives next day
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:37 PM → 5:34 AM
Arrives next day
6h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:37 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 8:23 AM
3h • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:37 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 8:23 AM
3h • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:37 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 8:23 AM
3h • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:37 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 8:23 AM
3h • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:37 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 8:23 AM
3h • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
5:14 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:35 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Basildon? 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.

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Basildon, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basildon via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 26m.

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