c2c Rail Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 50 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Travelers frequently experience severe frustration regarding constant delays, unexpected cancellations, and expensive ticket prices that completely fail to reflect the poor quality of service provided. People consistently mention extremely poor communication during disruptions, leaving daily passengers stranded without proper guidance or alternative transport options. Commuters frequently express deep anger over extortionate ticket fares charged for such an unreliable and poorly managed daily commute. Though some reviewers were happy with helpful station employees, a few people also noted that certain parts of the network can occasionally feel more reliable than typical alternatives.

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Service

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Staff

People report negative experiences with staff, highlighting a lack of assistance on platforms and rude... See more

Price

Clients share profound dissatisfaction on price, highlighting that ticket costs are horrendous for the poor... See more

Cancellation

Customers expressed widespread dissatisfaction regarding cancellation issues, noting that trains are... See more

Location

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dawng gawd awful.forget the hype it's as good as a DJ spinning a few country songs with two birds dancing and a charge of £8 per pint on best offer most songs are pop songs sold as having country vibe... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give it less I would. It is without doubt the worst train line ever aloud to operate in the manner it does. The weather gets used a great deal for excuses, dry, wet, windy weather all used... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The announcements for C2C trains are often unreliable when there are delays and trains are often cancelled. Today, Sunday, train delayed from Leigh-on-Sea and we were told it was being diverted to Li... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My email was hacked by some unscrupulous b%&^&%ds, and I have been forced to change my email. Most of the other apps/services I use have been brilliant at changing my email address on their apps/ser... See more


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Trenitalia c2c Limited, trading as c2c, is an English train operating company owned by Trenitalia that operates the Essex Thameside railway franchise from London to Southend, serving East London, Basildon, Grays and more.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer Relations are a disgrace

Most offensive, company i have had to deal with,
I worked from them before mnany years ago so it is so sad to see what has become of this company even worst now it nationalized which is a shock as thought it would be better, admitting to being in the wrong without say sorry or helping of with the stupid non-smart cards. and then to round it off calling my wife MR when pointed out the first email after was MRS and then reverted back to MR again for the last 4 emails unsure if the are a real human or Artificial Bot. Nazia needs re-educated on how to help and address customers. my wife has never felt so humiliated. Wonder when the next Meet the Manager is at Fen ST.? funny as this is a claimed profile for C2C but no reply to peoples concerns. Sad Really

21 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sad services…

Don't think they care for the reviews because they are monopoly but things can change... They never synchronised to add oyster type of connection to London. 20 years now the same stressful run to get the ticket last moment. Not very clean and always cancellations and delays. No late trains. They just don't care for clients. In fact they would rather have their trains going and coming empty If they could...

3 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

21:28 from Liverpool st

21:28 from Liverpool st, no info no info about 20min delay, only when 21:30 on the clock info poped up delayed till 21:45, terrible service, what is this? Third world country kind of service.

7 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Insufficient service

If c2c is rated as the best rail line service then god only knows what the other "services" are like! So poorly run, always runs late, has constant cancellations, charges high ticket rates, changes whether it stops at certain stations due to delays. It's honestly pathetic!

5 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Given false info after a disrupted journey then put on indefinite hold when trying to challenge… bad experience all around!

Booked a journey from West Ham to Basildon - all services were fine on all accounts both on the TrainPal app and also on the actual C2C company website. Get to the station to be told no trains to Basildon after waiting around for a long time. Tried to complain only to be told “there is no complaints phone number”, when their email directs you to a phone number. Get through and get told I’ll receive an email within ten minutes regarding reimbursement. The email never comes, I call back and am told to hold again. Call somehow magically drops after 5-10 mins of holding, try to call back and are put on an indefinite hold despite the fact there was no queue the first two times I called. Very interesting behaviour and very awful customer service, wouldn’t ever recommend considering it’s quite clear if you try and complain the just put you on indefinite hold and shut you out!

12 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is a joke they charge a…

This company is a joke they charge a lot of money for travel and yet don’t provide the good service , trains delayed or cancelled constantly , replacement buses that are taking forever to take you to your destination . People keep complaining but they are not doing anything to change it for better .Absolutely joke , very unhappy customer !

6 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

C2C – The Most Unreliable Train Operator in the UK?



Delay after delay after delay – that’s the daily reality with C2C lately. Twice this week alone I’ve found myself stuck just outside the station, baking in scorching heat, waiting endlessly for a train that never comes. The cause? Yet again, a “signalling fault” – the same excuse they trot out over and over.

How can a system be so broken and never properly fixed? How is it acceptable that passengers are left with zero clear communication, no air conditioning, and no solution in sight?

It honestly feels like no one is held accountable. C2C might just be the worst train operator in the country right now, and I’m amazed it’s still allowed to function the way it does. When will someone finally step in and replace this operator with one that understands reliability, maintenance – and basic respect for paying customers?

Shameful.

29 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No respect for their customers

If I could give zero stars, I would. Overcharged on pay as you go, no signs on the station anywhere to warn the customers of the technical issues. No warning on the C2C app either. Like they were hoping that many would use debit/credit cards to travel during the time of the technical issues. Was given a refund of £3,even thought the overcharge was £5.90. This is not the first time that C2c disappoints. Nationalise it, please!

12 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No Toilets

Once again no toilets available on
the train. Disgusting and it's new coaches. Your attention to basic rights is appalling and no it's not the first time.
Shocking for the dares you charge

2 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased few advance tickets online…

Purchased few advance tickets online for a travel but due to health reasons, I needed to return the tickets. Was charged £5 each admin fee. I would not recommend you to purchase online tickets cause they will not give you a full refund for it. Best to purchase paper tickets instead.

12 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If it was possible to give a train…

If it was possible to give a train service 0 stars c2c would be it, this train will get you sacked I’m not overreacting when I say this train is never on time and delays every single day if the train is that faulty fix it and stop letting others suffer from it!!

24 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very stingy with refunds

Very stingy with refunds. I had a train cancelation and all trains after that was cancelled too, and everyone was stranded for an hour or two, unable to get to their destinations. C2C refunded me... £1.90! From my £6.60 ticket! Also, these delays happen around once a week, so this isn't just a one time thing.

4 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well it was Monday I want to speak…

Well it was Monday I want to speak about. Worst day of my life and I’ve never felt so Low, but Gary that was one of the workers at chafford hundred train station was just literally there for me I feel like humanity is just restored with people like him so if you see the Gary I hope you get the accolades and blessings your owed you legend #Bestgranddad Your family should be so proud of you bro 👊🏾🤝🏾 Thank you for being there my guy

31 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Basildon C2C station nightmare!!

Basildon train station is the worst in the district. Severe shortage in staft,ticket office and shop mostly closed and lifts constantly out of service with no knowledge of that being the case either through the online website or across the rail line station announcement.

21 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Punctuality

Wonder if C2C can publish there punctuality for the Grays to Fenchurch st service which leaves Grays Station weekdays at 4:46am?
Do you ever arrive on time??
Not in my experience
Absolutely shocking experience
You guys are getting later and later by the day.
And when will the underpass be Complete?..your already 2x months over your year long schedule. Jan24- Jan 25?? We in march guys with no sign of reinstatement of the underpass from platform 1-2/3
Completey lost faith in your service.

20 March 2025
Unprompted review

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