Trains from Colchester to Basildon

Colchester to Basildon train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Colchester (East of England) to Basildon (East of England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

How far is it by train?

There are 29 miles between Colchester to Basildon. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Basildon from Colchester, and it’s also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Colchester to Basildon train tickets

Colchester - Basildon prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Colchester to Basildon by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Colchester to Basildon trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Colchester and Basildon by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Basildon to Colchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Colchester - Basildon train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Colchester Basildon train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

The main benefit of purchasing a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to break even.

You will need to buy at least £88 of train tickets in a year for the card to be worthwile. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you purchase afterwards, you will spare money.

As an example, train tickets from Colchester to Basildon cost on average £50.00 (1). When dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), you can see that after only 2 one way journeys from Basildon to Colchester, the railcard will have paid for itself.

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey