The average train between Colchester and Sheerness takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Sheerness station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Colchester to Sheerness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Sheerness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sittingbourne station.
Book your Colchester to Sheerness train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Sheerness is 51 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Sheerness-on-Sea via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Sittingbourne in around 2h 46m.