Basildon to Colchester by train

Explore Basildon to Colchester by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Basildon to Colchester aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Basildon and Colchester

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$50.95, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 2 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Basildon to Colchester

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:27 and the last departure is 21:24. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:07 and the last train leaves at 23:08. On average, a total of 46 trains make this journey each day.

Travel time and distance between Basildon and Colchester

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 29 minutes, covering a total of 47 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Basildon and Colchester

Tickets for travel between Basildon and Colchester can be booked 2 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Additional information on train travel from Basildon to Colchester

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Colchester city guide to start planning your getaway.