Basildon railway station

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General information
Location	Borough of Basildon
Coordinates	51.5679°N 0.4566°E / 51.5679; 0.4566
Managed by	c2c
Platforms	2
Other information
Station code	BSO
History
Opened	25 November 1974
Original company	British Rail

Basildon railway station is on the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway line, serving the town of Basildon, Essex. It is 24 miles 26 chains (39.1 km) down the main line from London Fenchurch Street and is situated between Laindon to the west and Pitsea to the east. Its three-letter station code is BSO.

It was opened by British Rail in 1974 to serve the new town of Basildon, which was previously served by Laindon station. The station and all its trains are currently operated by c2c.

Facilities

The station has two platforms, both located on the upper level.

The ticket hall houses a retail unit as well as self-service ticket machines. The ticket office has three serving positions.

Services

Basildon is served by c2c trains westbound to Fenchurch Street in the City of London and eastbound to Shoeburyness in eastern Essex.

The typical Monday-Friday off-peak and Saturday service pattern is:

• 4 trains per hour to London Fenchurch Street;
• 4 trains per hour to Shoeburyness.

External links

• Train times and station information for Basildon railway station from National Rail

Preceding station	National Rail			Following station
Laindon		c2c London, Tilbury & Southend Line		Pitsea