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Outbound fromBasildon to Old Street by train
It takes an average of 1h 18m to travel from Basildon to Old Street by train, over a distance of around 24 miles (38 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Basildon to Old Street and tickets for this journey start from £7.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 09:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:57 | |
| Departure station | Basildon | |
| Arrival station | Old Street | |
| Journey time | From 1h 9m | |
| Distance | 24 miles (38 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £7.70 | |
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How to travel from Basildon to Old Street by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Basildon to Old Street? Look no further.
You'll usually find 4 trains per day running between Basildon and Old Street, which usually take 1 hour 18 minutes to complete the 24 miles (38 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 9 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Old Street by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both c2c and London Overground trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Basildon to Old Street start from £7.70 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Old Street? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Basildon to Old Street is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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