The average train between Hastings and Sheerness takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings 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 Hastings and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hastings 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Sheerness station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Hastings to Sheerness train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Sheerness train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Sittingbourne station.
Book your Hastings to Sheerness train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Hastings and Sheerness is 66.2 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Sheerness-on-Sea via Ashford International, Ebbsfleet International, and Sittingbourne in around 3h 12m.