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Forty Hall Museum
Museum inside Forty Hall exploring Enfield’s past through historic rooms, changing exhibitions and stories linked to the estate and borough.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£38
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 30 m
Trains on 20 Sept
7
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basildon to Enfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basildon to Enfield will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
To travel from Basildon to Enfield you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basildon to Enfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 39 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-30.15. The journey takes 1h 0m versus 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Basildon to Enfield trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:38 Basildon | 1h22 | 8:00 Enfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:54 Basildon | 1h36 | 8:30 Enfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:24 Basildon | 1h35 | 8:59 Enfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:54 Basildon | 1h35 | 9:29 Enfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:24 Basildon | 1h35 | 9:59 Enfield | 1 change |
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Trains from Basildon to Enfield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 22:53 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Enfield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Enfield trip today.
Museum inside Forty Hall exploring Enfield’s past through historic rooms, changing exhibitions and stories linked to the estate and borough.
House museum dedicated to Edward Augustus Bowles, with small displays on his life, gardening and collecting in a characterful historic setting.
Compact local museum at Capel Manor with displays on farming, market gardening and rural crafts, giving context to Enfield’s agricultural heritage.
Country park with woodland trails, lakes and broad open space on Enfield’s northern edge. Popular for longer walks, wildlife and family outings.
Historic market centre with shops, cafés and regular market activity. Good for a walk, everyday local character and easy access to nearby heritage sites.
Linear waterside park following the New River. Ideal for walking, birdwatching and a quieter side of Enfield’s landscape and engineering history.
Pie and mash is a classic London working-class meal of minced beef pie with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor, long associated with local pie shops.
Jellied eels are a historic East and North London speciality, made by cooking eels in stock that sets into a savoury jelly when cooled.
London cured smoked salmon has long roots in the capital’s Jewish food traditions, prized for its silky texture and gentle smoke.
Reliable local Turkish ocakbasi known for charcoal grills, meze and a lively, informal atmosphere popular with Enfield diners.
Established country pub near Forty Hall serving British classics, Sunday roasts and drinks in a traditional historic setting.
Well-known local Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, kebabs and hot meze in a smart but welcoming dining room.
Moderate for Greater London. Hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local transport and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10%. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basildon to Enfield 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 Enfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basildon to Enfield trains use the Basildon to Enfield Town station pair, with some services arriving at Enfield Chase. Use this guide to compare Basildon and Enfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basildon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Beehive, The Edge Basildon
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basildon. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Basildon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basildon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basildon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basildon: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Basildon, Premier Inn Basildon South Hotel, Travelodge Basildon.
Enfield Chase has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Enfield Chase.
Wi-Fi is available at Enfield Chase.
Ticket office support is available at Enfield Chase.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enfield Chase: Parking, WC.
Available at Enfield Chase: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enfield Chase: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern 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: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Enfield Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Enfield Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Enfield Town. ATMs are available at Enfield Town.
Ticket office support is available at Enfield Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enfield Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Enfield Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enfield Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: -, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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