The cheapest and fastest trains from Hastings to Basildon
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hastings to Basildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hastings to Basildon will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
To travel from Hastings to Basildon you need to make at least 4 changes.










Live departures
Hastings to Basildon train times
The table below shows live departures for Hastings to Basildon trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:28 Hastings | 3h10 | 08:38 Basildon | 4 changes | |
![]() | 05:46 Hastings | 3h35 | 09:21 Basildon | 4 changes | |
![]() | 06:32 Hastings | 3h20 | 09:52 Basildon | 4 changes | |
![]() | 07:04 Hastings | 3h06 | 10:10 Basildon | 4 changes | |
![]() | 07:20 Hastings | 3h18 | 10:38 Basildon | 4 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hastings to Basildon
Trains from Hastings to Basildon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 19:50. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 05:27 |
Last train 19:50 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Hastings to Basildon trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Hastings and Basildon from £66. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hastings to Basildon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings 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 Hastings and Basildon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:30 Saturday 05:50 - 20:30 Sunday 05:50 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: W H smith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access direct to platform 1 and 2 from ramp leading off the ticket hall for some Ashford and Brightton/London services. Step free access to platforms 3 and 4 via lifts on the station footbridge. Stepped access between platforms also via the station footbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:40 Saturday 04:45 - 01:40 Sunday 06:20 - 01:25 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900 (outside of these hours, access availble on request from staff)
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station.
- 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
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