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Basildon to Thorpe Bay train prices and times

Planning a journey from Basildon to Thorpe Bay? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €6.50, with average prices for this route around €6.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
21:55 24m, Direct Basildon	22:19 Thorpe Bay	Find Tickets
22:12 27m, Direct Basildon	22:39 Thorpe Bay	Find Tickets
22:25 24m, Direct Basildon	22:49 Thorpe Bay	Find Tickets
22:41 25m, Direct Basildon	23:06 Thorpe Bay	Find Tickets
22:55 24m, Direct Basildon	23:19 Thorpe Bay	Find Tickets
23:11 25m, Direct Basildon	23:36 Paris	Find Tickets

Basildon to Thorpe Bay train route details

First train

00:11

Last train

23:52

Departure station

Basildon

Arrival station

Thorpe Bay

Journey time

23m

Distance

22 km

Price

€6.50*

Train Operators

c2c

How to book cheap train tickets from Basildon to Thorpe Bay

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Basildon to Thorpe Bay during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Basildon to Thorpe Bay for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Basildon to Thorpe Bay, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Basildon to Thorpe Bay ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Basildon to Thorpe Bay more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Basildon to Thorpe Bay train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Basildon to Thorpe Bay train prices and times

Basildon to Thorpe Bay train route details