The average train between Plymouth and Sheerness takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Sheerness station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Plymouth to Sheerness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Sheerness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sittingbourne station.
Book your Plymouth to Sheerness train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Sheerness is 363.5 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Sheerness-on-Sea via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, and Sittingbourne in around 5h 41m.