The average bus between Dover and Sheerness takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Dover and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Sheerness station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Dover to Sheerness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Priory Street station.
Dover to Sheerness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Millennium Way station.
The distance between Dover and Sheerness is 51.9 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Millennium Way via Bus Station and Bus Hub in around 3h 28m.