The average train between Brighton and Sheerness takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 Brighton and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 train from Brighton to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Sheerness station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Brighton to Sheerness train services, operated by Gatwick Express, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Sheerness train services, operated by Gatwick Express, arrive at Sittingbourne station.
Book your Brighton to Sheerness train tickets online with Gatwick Express, Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Brighton and Sheerness is 92.4 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Sheerness-on-Sea via London Victoria and Sittingbourne in around 3h 9m.