The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Basildon
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Basildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Basildon will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Southampton to Basildon you need to make at least 2 changes.
L78869+
Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham+
Y643346:302h52Southampton Central (SOU)9:22Basildon station (BSO)£361One-way2 changes
L78756+
Y64094+
Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham8:002h52Southampton Central (SOU)10:52Basildon station (BSO)£401One-way2 changes
L78750+
Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham+
Y642257:002h35Southampton Central (SOU)9:35Basildon station (BSO)£401One-way2 changes
L78871+
Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham+
Y642267:302h41Southampton Central (SOU)10:11Basildon station (BSO)£431One-way2 changes
L80491 · L79343+
Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham+
Y642277:373h02Southampton Central (SOU)10:39Basildon station (BSO)£611One-way3 changes
L78750+
Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham+
Y642257:002h35Southampton Central (SOU)9:35Basildon station (BSO)£401One-way2 changes
L78871+
Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham+
Y642267:302h41Southampton Central (SOU)10:11Basildon station (BSO)£431One-way2 changes
G00849+
C38019+
Tube from Whitechapel to London Fenchurch Street+
Y641706:152h49Southampton Central (SOU)9:04Basildon station (BSO)£751One-way4 changes
L78869+
Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham+
Y643346:302h52Southampton Central (SOU)9:22Basildon station (BSO)£361One-way2 changes
L78756+
Y64094+
Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham8:002h52Southampton Central (SOU)10:52Basildon station (BSO)£401One-way2 changes
Live departures
Southampton to Basildon train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Basildon trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00849+ W34853+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Fenchurch Street+ Y64170 | 6:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h49 | 9:04 Basildon station (BSO) | 4 changes | |
L78869+ Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham+ Y64334 | 6:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h52 | 9:22 Basildon station (BSO) | 2 changes | |
L78750+ Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham+ Y64225 | 7:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h35 | 9:35 Basildon station (BSO) | 2 changes | |
L78871+ Y64226+ Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham | 7:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h41 | 10:11 Basildon station (BSO) | 2 changes | |
L80491 · L79343+ Y64227+ Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham | 7:37 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h02 | 10:39 Basildon station (BSO) | 3 changes | |
L78756+ Y64094+ Tube from London Waterloo to West Ham | 8:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h52 | 10:52 Basildon station (BSO) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Basildon
Trains from Southampton to Basildon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 149 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 149 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 4:44 |
Last train 22:24 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Southampton to Basildon trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Southampton and Basildon from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton to Basildon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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 Southampton and Basildon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- 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. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
- Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
- Taxi: Yes
- 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)
- 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
- 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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