The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Basildon
Cheapest price
£119
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
5 h 4 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Basildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Basildon will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £119.
Of the 1 trains that leave Plymouth 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 349 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 4 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Plymouth to Basildon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Basildon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £119. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £119, and a flight costs an average of £332.
Distance: 349 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£119 Average Price Cheapest | £332 Average Price |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Plymouth to Basildon train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Basildon trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:35 Plymouth | 5h04 | 12:39 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Basildon
Trains from Plymouth to Basildon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £119 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 349 km distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 349 km |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £119 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 04:44 |
Last train 20:25 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Plymouth to Basildon trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Plymouth and Basildon from £119. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Plymouth to Basildon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Basildon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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