The average train between Chelmsford and Sheerness takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Sheerness station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Chelmsford to Sheerness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Sheerness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sittingbourne station.
Book your Chelmsford to Sheerness train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Sheerness is 38.6 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Sheerness-on-Sea via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Sittingbourne in around 2h 35m.