The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Basildon
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Basildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Basildon will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 1 trains that leave Northampton 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 119 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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
Northampton to Basildon train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Basildon trains for tomorrow, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:14 Northampton | 3h09 | 06:23 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Basildon
Trains from Northampton to Basildon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 04:05 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Basildon trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Basildon from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Northampton to Basildon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton and Basildon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information 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 the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
- 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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