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Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Basildon (BSO)

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29

train journeys
per day

45

miles (73 kms)

1hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

04:42 / 00:19

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Basildon (BSO)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone Central and Basildon , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone Central to Basildon is approximately 45 miles (73 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 6 mins.

c2c, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Basildon.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone Central to Basildon. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone Central to Basildon Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    04:42
    1 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    06:39
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:58
    1 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    07:44
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:28
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    08:23
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:38
    1 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    08:35
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    08:49
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:28
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    09:22
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:32
    2 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    09:35
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:58
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:58
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:02
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    11:09
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:00
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    11:52
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:55
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:52
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:58
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    13:52
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:58
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    14:52
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:58
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    15:52
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:58
    1 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:54
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    17:57
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:05
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    18:12
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:50
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    18:57
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:05
    1 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    19:04
    Folkestone Central
    Basildon
    Folkestone Central to Basildon

About Folkestone Central Station

Station name Folkestone Central (FKC)
Address Folkestone Central station, Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Basildon Station

Station name Basildon (BSO)
Address Basildon station, Station Way, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5XY
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 21:00
Saturday 05:15 - 21:45
Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Folkestone Central and Basildon

The travel time between Folkestone Central and Basildon by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 6 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone Central and Basildon vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:42, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:19.

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Amenities on trains between Folkestone Central and Basildon can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Folkestone Central & Basildon. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

c2c, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Basildon.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Folkestone Central and Basildon, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.