The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Basingstoke takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to Basingstoke. 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 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 7m • 2 changes


2h • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes


1h 57m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Basingstoke station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Southend-on-Sea to Basingstoke train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Basingstoke train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Basingstoke train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Basingstoke is 128.7 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Basingstoke via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 25m.