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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheerness and Essex takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheerness to Essex. 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 59m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£51
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 White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 17m
£42–73

Sheerness to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Sheerness and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheerness is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Sittingbourne and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 31m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 25m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia7h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia7h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 31m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 31m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 31m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 31m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheerness to Essex? 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 Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 83.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Sheerness-on-Sea to White Notley via Sittingbourne, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 17m.

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