The average train between Dartford and Sheerness takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Dartford 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 Dartford and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Rochester and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Sheerness station via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Dartford to Sheerness train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Sheerness train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Book your Dartford to Sheerness train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Dartford and Sheerness is 37.7 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Sheerness-on-Sea via Rochester and Sittingbourne in around 1h 49m.