If you commute in from rochester to london, on the train, is it ever possible to get a seat?

Question

if not, how early would i need to travel to ensure i did?

Answer 1

Apart from getting on the train before it even sets off, the best ploy is a pair of crutches and a heavily bandaged leg.

Answer 2

Just catch the first train down to Gillingham and stay in your seat until it goes up again.  (That's how the people in the seats got them)

Answer 3

You should have been travelling in the 1970's to be sure of a seat. It's really too late now.

I believe there will be a seat available on the 0920 on March 24th 2009 but there is already a waiting list for it.