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Outbound fromTake the train from Basildon to Leicester in 2 hours 28 minutes
If you want to travel from Basildon to Leicester by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Basildon to Leicester by train to take around 2 hours 28 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 28 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 100 miles (160 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Leicester. You can travel on this route with either East Midlands Railway, Thameslink or c2c. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Basildon to Leicester start from £23.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Basildon to Leicester
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Basildon to Leicester is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.