The cheapest and fastest trains from Grays to Basildon
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grays to Basildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grays to Basildon will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 trains that leave Grays for Basildon every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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.






Live departures
Grays to Basildon train times
The table below shows live departures for Grays to Basildon trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:48 Grays | 0h51 | 05:39 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:14 Grays | 0h40 | 06:54 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grays to Basildon
Trains from Grays to Basildon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 35m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
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FAQs: Grays to Basildon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grays 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Grays and Basildon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:15 - 18:00
- Type of shops available: Newspaper kiosk in booking hall on platform 1
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes, located on Crown Road adjacent to exit from platforms 2/3
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There are no lifts at the station, but step free access is available from Station Approach to platform 1 and Crown Road to platforms 2/3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At entrance to station car park and on Crown Road near to bus stops
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Exit the station via platforms 2/3 and turn left onto Crown Road: - If travelling towards Rainham/Upminster/London, use bus bay 1 - If travelling towards Tilbury/Southend, use bus bay 8
- 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 05:15 - 20:30 Saturday 06:15 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is available from the street level to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3 . The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; access must be requested at the Ticket Office.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 3. Access must be requested at the ticket office.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside main station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops outside main station entrance (Shoeburyness bound)
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