The cheapest and fastest trains from Basildon to Huntingdon
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basildon to Huntingdon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basildon to Huntingdon will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 1 trains that leave Basildon for Huntingdon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:552h25Basildon13:20Huntingdon£501One-way0 changes
10:552h25Basildon13:20Huntingdon£501One-way0 changes
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Basildon to Huntingdon train times
The table below shows live departures for Basildon to Huntingdon trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:55 Basildon | 2h25 | 13:20 Huntingdon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basildon to Huntingdon
Trains from Basildon to Huntingdon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 4:34 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Thameslink from Basildon to Huntingdon trainsThameslink trains will get you between Basildon and Huntingdon from £50. 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 Huntingdon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basildon to Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basildon and Huntingdon
- 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 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office
- 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: 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available in booking hall and Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting areas are available on both platforms
- Storage location: Front right hand side and platform 3 car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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