The average train between Waltham Cross and Basildon takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Cross is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Waltham Cross to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Waltham Cross station and arriving at Basildon station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Waltham Cross to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Waltham Cross station.
Waltham Cross to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Basildon station.
Book your Waltham Cross to Basildon train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Waltham Cross and Basildon is 36.3 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Waltham Cross to Basildon via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 7m.