The average train between Canterbury and Sheerness takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Sheerness station via Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Canterbury to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.
Canterbury to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Book your Canterbury to Sheerness train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Canterbury and Sheerness is 28.5 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury East to Sheerness-on-Sea via Sittingbourne in around 1h 14m.