The average train between Sheerness and Essex takes 2h 58m 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.
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 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Sheerness to Essex. However, there are services departing from Sheerness station and arriving at Essex station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Sheerness to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sittingbourne station.
Sheerness to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Sheerness to Essex train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Sheerness and Essex is 45.5 km. The road distance is 135 km.
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.