How to get from St Albans to Basildon by Tube and train?

By Tube and train

To get from St Albans to Basildon in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Pitsea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - C2C
Leaves from St Albans City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 8
    Ride to train station Pitsea
    Ride to train station
    Pitsea
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube and train via THAMESLINK, DISTRICT and C2C

To get from St Albans to Basildon in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to Blackfriars station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Pitsea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - C2C
Leaves from St Albans City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackfriars
    30 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    22 min
  • 6
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 7
    Ride to train station Pitsea
    Ride to train station
    Pitsea
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Albans to Basildon

The distance between St Albans, London and Basildon, London is approximately 48.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Albans to Basildon by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to St Albans

St Albans is located at St Albans, London and the nearest public transport station is St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans.

Bus stations close to St Albans:

  • St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
  • Alexandra Road, St Albans
  • Iceland, St Albans

Public transport stations close to Basildon, London

Basildon is located at Basildon, London and the nearest public transport station is Pitsea.

Bus stations close to Basildon:

  • Pitsea
  • Sandon Road, Basildon
  • Hazelmere, Basildon

Related Routes

Alternative route by Tube and train via THAMESLINK, DISTRICT and C2C

To get from St Albans to Basildon in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to Blackfriars station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Pitsea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - C2C
Leaves from St Albans City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackfriars
    30 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    22 min
  • 6
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 7
    Ride to train station Pitsea
    Ride to train station
    Pitsea
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Albans to Basildon?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Bus line C2C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Albans to Basildon?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line C2C.

  • Is there a direct train between St Albans and Basildon in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from St Albans to Basildon in London?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Three Bridges station near St Albans to St Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till St Pancras station near Basildon in London

  • How long does it take to travel from St Albans to Basildon in London by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between St Albans and Basildon in London by train and Tube is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near St Albans to get to Basildon in London?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Three Bridges station near St Albans in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between St Albans and Basildon in London?

    Get off the train at the St Pancras station, which is closest to Basildon in London.

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