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Sheerness to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheerness and Colchester takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Sheerness to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 43m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Stratford Internationaltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 26m
£46–80

Sheerness to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Sheerness and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheerness is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Sittingbourne and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 29m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 7m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 33m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 7m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 33m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheerness to Colchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Sheerness to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 93.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Colchester via Sittingbourne, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 26m.

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