The average train between Sheerness and Plymouth takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheerness to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Sittingbourne and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sheerness to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Sheerness station and arriving at Plymouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Sheerness to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sittingbourne station.
Sheerness to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Sheerness to Plymouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sheerness and Plymouth is 363.5 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Plymouth via Sittingbourne, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 42m.