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Bury St Edmunds to Sheerness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bury St Edmunds and Sheerness takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Bury St Edmunds to Sheerness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 12m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Sittingbournetrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
4h 11m
£66–116

Bury St Edmunds to Sheerness train times

Trains run hourly between Bury St Edmunds and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bury St Edmunds is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Stowmarket and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 17m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 16m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 16m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 56m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 18m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 18m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 11m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 16m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 17m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 11m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 16m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 17m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Sheerness? 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.

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  • Distance: 136.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Sheerness, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Sheerness-on-Sea via Stowmarket, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Sittingbourne in around 4h 11m.

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