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

From St Albans to Basildon 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 Farringdon 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. The Tube and train schedule from St Albans may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and train schedule to Basildon on the Moovit app.

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
    Farringdon
    26 min
  • 4
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Ham
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    10 m • 1 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 from St Albans to Basildon 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. The Tube and train schedule from St Albans may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and train schedule to Basildon on the Moovit app.

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
    Upminster
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Ham
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    10 m • 1 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
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Public transport directions from St Albans to Basildon

The distance between St Albans, London and Basildon, London is approximately 78.25 km, 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.

Tube And Train timetable from St Albans to Basildon

To check the Tube and train timetable from St Albans to Basildon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (St Albans) and destination (Basildon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest Tube and train timetables.

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Alternative route from St Albans to Basildon 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. The Tube and train schedule from St Albans may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and train schedule to Basildon on the Moovit app.

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
    Upminster
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Ham
    ID 940GZZDLWHM
    10 m • 1 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

Questions & Answers

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Train line THAMESLINK, Tube line DISTRICT, Train 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 Farringdon station near St Albans to West Ham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till West Ham 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 Farringdon 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 West Ham station, which is closest to Basildon in London.

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