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Why should you book Basingstoke to Rainham trains with Omio?
Southeastern operates all trains services from Basingstoke to Rainham.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basingstoke to Rainham
Take a train from Basingstoke to Rainham and enjoy the approximately 118 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 21:36.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Trains per day 5 |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 21:36 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southeastern from Basingstoke to Rainham trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Basingstoke and Rainham. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Southeastern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Basingstoke to Rainham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basingstoke to Rainham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rainham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The train distance from Basingstoke to Rainham is 118 km.
The first train from Basingstoke to Rainham leaves at 5:24.
The last train from Basingstoke to Rainham departs at 21:36.
Trains from Basingstoke to Rainham run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Basingstoke to Rainham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Basingstoke to Rainham.
To travel from Basingstoke to Rainham, you can take a .
There is no night train service from Basingstoke to Rainham.
The train station in Basingstoke that goes to Rainham is Basingstoke station (BSK), and it arrives at Rainham (Kent) (RAI).
Booking trains from Basingstoke to Rainham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Basingstoke to Rainham offers a mix of urban and rural views. While the initial part of the journey includes urban landscapes, it transitions into picturesque countryside scenes, making certain sections quite scenic.
To fully explore Rainham, one to two days is generally sufficient, allowing time to visit local attractions and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Basingstoke to Rainham.
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Important Stations and Airports in Basingstoke and Rainham
Basingstoke
Rainham
The major train station for departures in Basingstoke is Basingstoke. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Basingstoke for your trip from Basingstoke to Rainham.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
Parking
- Car Park: Premium
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance. The rear entrance has level access to Platforms 4 and 5 (and to other platforms via lifts) but is only open Monday-Friday 0600 until 1000 and from 1500 until 2345 (closed at weekends) - outside these times a stepped subway must be used. The alternative step-free route from the rear to the main entrance via the street is approximately 380m and includes missing dropped kerbs and sections of route without a pavement. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platforms 2/3 and Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Basingstoke
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Alencon Link
The major train station for arrivals in Rainham is Rainham (Kent). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rainham (Kent) for your journey to Rainham from Basingstoke.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 0 or 1 for services towards London via main station entrance or side entrance out of hours. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance and short ramp from Granary Close. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 250 metres
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:48 Saturday 06:30 - 20:48 Sunday 07:45 - 19:45
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in front of station & car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Rainham (Kent)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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