Trains from Reading to Basildon

Reading to Basildon train information

Which train company can I use?

The trip between Reading, located in England and Basildon, situated in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

How long is the train?

Using the train is a quick and convenient way to cover the 62 miles from Reading to Basildon.

What is the price of the train?

Prices may vary depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Reading to Basildon train tickets

Reading - Basildon prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Reading to Basildon by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Reading to Basildon trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Reading and Basildon by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Basildon to Reading and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Reading - Basildon train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to spend less for your Reading Basildon train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are many types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Reading to Basildon? Grab your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Reading Basildon ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Reading to Basildon (one way trip).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey