The average train between Canterbury and Basingstoke takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Basingstoke. 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 Canterbury and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Canterbury to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Canterbury to Basingstoke train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Canterbury and Basingstoke is 150.8 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Basingstoke via Stratford International, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 39m.