Billericay station is located in close proximity to the town's centre and industrial areas, sunk into a cutting in which the railway line is situated.

It is located 24 miles 28 chains (39.19 km) from Liverpool Street and is placed between Shenfield and Wickford stations.

The line from Shenfield to Wickford, together with Billericay station, was opened for goods on 19 November 1888 and for passengers on 1 January 1889 by the Great Eastern Railway.

The typical off-peak service is three trains per hour between Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria.

During peak hours, additional trains also run between Liverpool Street, Shenfield and Southminster along the Crouch Valley Line.