What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea via Waterloo station, Stratford International and Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Sheerness?

The distance between Portsmouth and Sheerness is 128 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Sheerness without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 4m and costs £60 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Sheerness train from?

Portsmouth to Sheerness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Sheerness train arrive?

Portsmouth to Sheerness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Sheerness?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Sheerness is 117 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Portsmouth to Sheerness.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Sheerness?

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Where can I stay near Sheerness?

There are 1349+ hotels available in Sheerness.

Portsmouth to Sheerness - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 334 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness by train, car, or bus

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Sittingbournetrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
4h 4m
£60–143
Drive 116.5 mi
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1. Drive from Portsmouth to Sheernesscar 116.5 mi
1h 57m
£29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Sittingbournetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 5m
£58–130
Train, line 334 bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Take the train from Horsham to East Croydontrain
3. Take the train from Bromley South to Sittingbournetrain
4. Take the bus from Eurolink Way to Millennium Waybus 334 / ...
4h 56m

Portsmouth to Sheerness by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 127.7 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Sheerness-on-Sea via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford International, and Sittingbourne in around 4h 4m.

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