Portsmouth to Sheerness Trains

Portsmouth to Sheerness trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Sheerness takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

3h 50m
Duration: 127 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Victoria to Sittingbournetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...

3h 59m

£54–113

Portsmouth to Sheerness train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:48 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 1:42 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:41 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 27m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 24m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:41 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 27m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 24m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Sheerness, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Sheerness-on-Sea via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd, Victoria Station, London Victoria, and Sittingbourne in around 3h 59m.

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