Basildon [ ˈbæzɪldən ] is the largest town in the borough of Basildon in the county of Essex , England . Some of Basildon 's residents work in Central London due to the town being well connected in the county to the City of London and the Docklands financial and corporate headquarters districts , with a 36 -- 58 minute journey from the three Basildon stations to London Fenchurch Street . Basildon railway station is on the London , Tilbury and Southend Railway line , serving the town of Basildon , Essex .
Basildon has a station.