Travelling from Birmingham to Basildon by train

Considering a train trip from Birmingham to Basildon? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Birmingham and Basildon

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 €80.55, 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 3 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.

Birmingham to Basildon train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Birmingham to Basildon is at 05:29 and the last is at 23:11. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:10 and the last one is at 23:00. You can expect 53 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 19 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Birmingham and Basildon

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 51 minutes, covering a total of 190 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Birmingham and Basildon?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Birmingham and Basildon 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Additional information on train travel from Birmingham to Basildon

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 Basildon city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Birmingham and Basildon by train?

The train journey from Birmingham to Basildon covers 190 kilometres in total.

How much does the train from Birmingham to Basildon cost?

The lowest fare on this route is €80.55. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Birmingham to Basildon train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 3 months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Birmingham to Basildon by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 51 minutes.