The average train between Basingstoke and Rochester takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Basingstoke to Rochester. 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 Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Rochester station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Basingstoke to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Basingstoke to Rochester train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Basingstoke and Rochester is 111.5 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Rochester via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 2h 23m.