Basildon to Leighton Buzzard by train
| First train | 05:38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 05:38 | |
| Departure station | Basildon | |
| Arrival station | Leighton Buzzard | |
| Journey time | From 2h 54m | |
| Distance | 54 miles (87 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes | |
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Taking the train from Basildon to Leighton Buzzard in 2 hours 54 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Basildon to Leighton Buzzard? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 54 minutes to travel the 54 miles (87 km) from Basildon to Leighton Buzzard by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with c2c or London Overground, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Basildon to Leighton Buzzard in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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