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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leighton Buzzard to Basildon
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Basildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Basildon will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leighton Buzzard for Basildon every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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
Leighton Buzzard to Basildon train times
The table below shows live departures for Leighton Buzzard to Basildon trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:30 Leighton Buzzard | 4h55 | 08:25 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:58 Leighton Buzzard | 4h57 | 08:55 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leighton Buzzard to Basildon
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Trains from Leighton Buzzard to Basildon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 04:44 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Leighton Buzzard to Basildon trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leighton Buzzard and Basildon from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leighton Buzzard to Basildon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard and Basildon
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 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
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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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