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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Basildon
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Basildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Basildon will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 3 trains that leave Welwyn Garden City for Basildon every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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
Welwyn Garden City to Basildon train times
The table below shows live departures for Welwyn Garden City to Basildon trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:35 Welwyn Garden City | 2h03 | 06:38 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:53 Welwyn Garden City | 2h02 | 06:55 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:35 Welwyn Garden City | 1h51 | 07:26 Basildon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Basildon
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Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Basildon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 04:44 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: Great Northern from Welwyn Garden City to Basildon trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Basildon from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Welwyn Garden City to Basildon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City and Basildon
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platforms
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
Wifi
ShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information 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)
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost 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
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