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Wat Tyler Centre
Main local museum with displays on Basildon district history, archaeology and changing daily life in the new town era.
Trains from London to Pitsea run on average 16 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 39m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Main local museum with displays on Basildon district history, archaeology and changing daily life in the new town era.
Historic house museum with period interiors, art and decorative collections, offering a fuller Essex heritage visit near Pitsea.
Railway heritage museum beside preserved trains and station buildings, ideal for transport history enthusiasts visiting south Essex.
Large waterside country park with marsh trails, birdlife, play areas and open views over Pitsea Creek and the Thames estuary.
Popular lakeside park for walking, cycling and family outings, with broad paths, wildlife habitats and leisure facilities.
Green riverside and marsh landscape with walking routes, open skies and estuary scenery close to Pitsea and Vange.
Jellied eels are a classic Thames Estuary dish of chopped eels set in savoury jelly, long linked with East End and Essex working-class food traditions.
Pie, mash and liquor is a traditional East London and south Essex meal: minced beef pie with mashed potato and parsley sauce, popular in the region for generations.
Essex shellfish, especially cockles, are a local coastal staple gathered around the estuaries and eaten fresh with vinegar and pepper.
Casual Turkish restaurant known locally for grilled meats, kebabs and generous sharing plates in a relaxed modern setting.
Well-known local Indian restaurant serving classic curries, tandoori dishes and set meals in a straightforward neighbourhood atmosphere.
Traditional pub dining venue offering British mains, Sunday roasts and drinks, suited to a casual meal in a familiar pub setting.
Pitsea is moderate by UK standards. Everyday meals and coffee are typical for Essex, while nearby London trips can raise dining and transport costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and tipping in cafés is optional.
Official public transport app
Basildon Station -> Basildon Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Pitsea 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 Pitsea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Pitsea trains use the London Fenchurch Street to Pitsea station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Pitsea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Fenchurch Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Fenchurch Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Fenchurch Street.
Wi-Fi is available at London Fenchurch Street. ATMs are available at London Fenchurch Street.
Ticket office support is available at London Fenchurch Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Fenchurch Street: Parking, WC.
Available at London Fenchurch Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Fenchurch Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: The main entrance is the only entrance that has step free access. There is a lift to take you from the entrance to the station concourse and platform levels. Please note there is no step free access from the Coopers Road entrance to the station, Accessible public telephones: Located on main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank outside the main station entrance on Fenchurch Street, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs are always available from Main station reception or from any member of station staff, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
West Ham is 9 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
West Ham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at West Ham.
Wi-Fi is available at West Ham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Ham: Parking.
Available at West Ham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at West Ham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access via lifts to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Pitsea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Pitsea.
Wi-Fi is available at Pitsea. ATMs are available at Pitsea.
Ticket office support is available at Pitsea. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pitsea: Parking, WC.
Available at Pitsea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pitsea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Lift access is available from street level to all platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
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