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Southampton to Sheerness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Sheerness takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 31m
Duration
133 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Sittingbournetrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 45m
£57–117

Southampton to Sheerness train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 52m • 3 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 52m • 3 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern3h 52m • 3 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Sheerness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Sheerness-on-Sea via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd, Victoria Station, London Victoria, and Sittingbourne in around 3h 45m.

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