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Southend East to Basildon train prices and times

Looking to travel from Southend East to Basildon? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £4.60, with average prices for this route around £4.60.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
21:00 23m, Direct Southend East	21:23 Basildon	Find Tickets
21:13 22m, Direct Southend East	21:35 Basildon	Find Tickets
21:30 23m, Direct Southend East	21:53 Basildon	Find Tickets
21:43 22m, Direct Southend East	22:05 Basildon	Find Tickets
22:00 23m, Direct Southend East	22:23 Basildon	Find Tickets
22:33 23m, Direct Southend East	22:56 Paris	Find Tickets

Southend East to Basildon train route details

First train

04:18

Last train

23:33

Departure station

Southend East

Arrival station

Basildon

Journey time

20m

Distance

20 km

Price

£4.60*

Train Operators

c2c

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend East to Basildon

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Southend East to Basildon. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards 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 Southend East to Basildon, 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southend East to Basildon ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Southend East to Basildon more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southend East to Basildon 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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Southend East to Basildon train prices and times

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