The average train between Dover and Basingstoke takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Basingstoke? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Basingstoke station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Dover to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Dover to Basingstoke train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dover and Basingstoke is 167.9 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Basingstoke via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 51m.