Crawley to Basildon train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Crawley to Basildon

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£23

Fastest journey

3 h 5 m

Average duration

3 h 5 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

68 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crawley to Basildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Crawley to Basildon will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Crawley for Basildon 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 68 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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.

Gatwick Express
04:503h05
Crawley
07:55Basildon
£231One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Crawley to Basildon train times

The table below shows live departures for Crawley to Basildon trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 10:00
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
gatwick_express04:50 Crawley
3h05
07:55 Basildon0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Crawley to Basildon

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Trains from Crawley to Basildon run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 39m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
68 km
Average train duration
1h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
12
Fastest train
1h 39m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:06
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Thameslink from Crawley to Basildon trainsThameslink trains will get you between Crawley and Basildon from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
£13
Thameslink frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Crawley to Basildon train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crawley to Basildon 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 Basildon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Typically, a day or two is sufficient to explore Basildon's main attractions, including the Festival Leisure Park, Eastgate Shopping Centre, and nearby nature reserves.
The train journey from Crawley to Basildon is not particularly known for its scenic views as it primarily travels through suburban and urban areas. However, there are occasional glimpses of the countryside.
Booking trains from Crawley to Basildon in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Crawley to Basildon. The journey takes 1h 39m and covers 68 km. There are 12 train services per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Crawley to Basildon can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £13.
The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Basildon is by train, costing approximately £13.
The train station in Crawley that goes to Basildon is Gatwick Airport (GTW), and it arrives at Basildon station (BSO).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Crawley to Basildon.
Yes, you can take the train from Crawley to Basildon.
The train distance from Crawley to Basildon is 68 km.
To travel from Crawley to Basildon, you can take a train.
The train journey from Crawley to Basildon covers a distance of 68 km and takes approximately 1h 39m. Trains run 12 per day.
The first train from Crawley to Basildon leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Crawley to Basildon departs at 23:06.
Trains from Crawley to Basildon run approximately 12 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Crawley to Basildon.
There is no night train service from Crawley to Basildon.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Crawley and Basildon

Crawley
Basildon
The major train station for departures in Crawley is Three Bridges. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Three Bridges for your trip from Crawley to Basildon.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:55 - 22:15 Sunday 06:40 - 20:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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 via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
  • 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: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 2 and 3
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Outside station, alongside walkway between ticket office and gateline
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 08:40 - 18:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
  • 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: Yes
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on both platforms
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Station car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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