The cheapest and fastest trains from Basildon to Caterham
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basildon to Caterham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basildon to Caterham will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Basildon to Caterham you need to make at least one change.
6:081h46Basildon7:54Caterham£351One-way1 change
6:541h30Basildon8:24Caterham£351One-way1 change
7:241h30Basildon8:54Caterham£351One-way1 change
7:541h30Basildon9:24Caterham£351One-way1 change
8:241h30Basildon9:54Caterham£351One-way1 change
6:541h30Basildon8:24Caterham£351One-way1 change
7:241h30Basildon8:54Caterham£351One-way1 change
7:541h30Basildon9:24Caterham£351One-way1 change
8:241h30Basildon9:54Caterham£351One-way1 change
6:081h46Basildon7:54Caterham£351One-way1 change
Live departures
Basildon to Caterham train times
The table below shows live departures for Basildon to Caterham trains for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:08 Basildon | 1h46 | 7:54 Caterham | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:54 Basildon | 1h30 | 8:24 Caterham | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:24 Basildon | 1h30 | 8:54 Caterham | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:54 Basildon | 1h30 | 9:24 Caterham | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:24 Basildon | 1h30 | 9:54 Caterham | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basildon to Caterham
Trains from Basildon to Caterham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 5:54 |
Last train 22:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Southern, c2c from Basildon to Caterham trainsSouthern, c2c trains will get you between Basildon and Caterham from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basildon to Caterham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basildon to Caterham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Caterham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basildon and Caterham
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Station Way.
- The Beehive
- The Edge Basildon
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Basildon
- Premier Inn Basildon South Hotel
- Travelodge Basildon
- Located in the main concourse
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms 1-3 for C2C services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Train: C2C services to London and Southend
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 19:05 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 08:20 - 16:15
- Car Park: Waitrose Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via long ramp (greater than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is above the waiting room on platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is heated seating in the booking hall and seating in the platform waiting shelters
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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