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Basildon to Southend Central train prices and times

Planning a journey from Basildon to Southend Central? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £4.30, with average prices for this route around £4.60. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:09 Basildon	00:32 Southend Central	23m, Direct	Find Tickets
00:39 Basildon	01:01 Southend Central	22m, Direct	Find Tickets
01:14 Basildon	01:33 Southend Central	19m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:35 Basildon	05:54 Southend Central	19m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:06 Basildon	06:25 Southend Central	19m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:39 Basildon	06:58 Paris	19m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Basildon to Southend Central train route details

First train

00:09

Last train

23:50

Departure station

Basildon

Arrival station

Southend Central

Journey time

16m

Distance

12 miles

Price

£4.30*

Train Operators

c2c

How to book cheap train tickets from Basildon to Southend Central

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Basildon to Southend Central can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Basildon to Southend Central, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Basildon to Southend Central train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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Basildon to Southend Central train prices and times

Basildon to Southend Central train route details