The average train between Basingstoke and Kent takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Kent at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Kent. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Kent station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Basingstoke to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Basingstoke to Kent train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Basingstoke and Kent is 125.1 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Lenham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 1m.