Thinking about taking the train from Rochester to Basildon? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 49 minutes to travel the 13 miles (20 km) from Rochester to Basildon by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 49 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Thameslink or c2c, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Rochester to Basildon in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Basildon by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The fastest journey time by train from Rochester to Basildon is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Rochester to Basildon can start from as little as £30.70 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Rochester to Basildon. Travelling from Rochester to Basildon by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Rochester to Basildon leaves at 20:42. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Rochester to Basildon leaves at 20:42. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Rochester to Basildon cover a distance of around 13 miles (20 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Basildon to Rochester.
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