How to get from Watford to Basildon by Tube and train?

From Watford to Basildon by Tube and train

To get from Watford to Basildon in London, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Watford station to Finchley Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Pitsea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - C2C
Leaves from Watford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Watford
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Baker Street
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Finchley Road
    31 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 7
    Ride to train station Pitsea
    Ride to train station
    Pitsea
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Watford to Basildon by Tube and train via METROPOLITAN and C2C

To get from Watford to Basildon in London, take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Watford station to Aldgate station. Next, take the C2C train from Fenchurch Street station to Pitsea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is £16.10.

126min£16.10
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - C2C
Leaves from Watford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Watford
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Aldgate
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fenchurch Street
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 6
    Ride to train station Pitsea
    Ride to train station
    Pitsea
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watford to Basildon
The distance between Watford, London and Basildon, London is approximately 60.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watford 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 Watford

Watford is located at Watford, London and the nearest public transport station is Watford Metropolitan Station, Cassiobury Park.

Tube stations close to Watford:

  • Croxley
  • Moor Park

Train stations close to Watford:

  • Rickmansworth
  • Watford Junction

Bus stations close to Watford:

  • Watford Metropolitan Station, Cassiobury Park
  • Swiss Avenue, Cassiobury Park
  • Metropolitan Station Approach, Watford
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
  • Hazelmere, Basildon
  • Bluehouse Farm, Pitsea
Related Routes

Alternative route from Watford to Basildon by Tube and train via METROPOLITAN and C2C

To get from Watford to Basildon in London, take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Watford station to Aldgate station. Next, take the C2C train from Fenchurch Street station to Pitsea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is £16.10.

126min£16.10
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - C2C
Leaves from Watford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Watford
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Aldgate
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fenchurch Street
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 6
    Ride to train station Pitsea
    Ride to train station
    Pitsea
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Basildon?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line C2C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watford to Basildon?

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line C2C.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Watford and Basildon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Watford to Basildon?

    The METROPOLITAN Tube line goes from Baker Street station near Watford in Watford to Finchley Road station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line and one train line till Finchley Road station near Basildon in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watford to Basildon by Tube and train?

    The total travel time between Watford in Watford and Basildon in London by Tube and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Watford to get to Basildon?

    Get on the METROPOLITAN Tube from the Baker Street station near Watford in Watford.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Watford and Basildon?

    Get off the Tube at the Finchley Road station, which is closest to Basildon in London.

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