The average train between Basildon and Sheerness takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Basildon 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.
Trains run hourly between Basildon and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Sheerness station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Basildon to Sheerness train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Sheerness train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Sittingbourne station.
Book your Basildon to Sheerness train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Basildon and Sheerness is 25.3 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Sheerness-on-Sea via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Sittingbourne in around 2h 39m.