The average train between Basingstoke and Dover takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Dover. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Dover station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Basingstoke to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Basingstoke to Dover train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Basingstoke and Dover is 167.9 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Dover Priory via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 19m.