The average train between Deal and Sheerness takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Deal 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 Deal and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Deal is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ramsgate and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Deal to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Deal station and arriving at Sheerness station via Ramsgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Deal to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Deal station.
Deal to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Book your Deal to Sheerness train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Deal and Sheerness is 50.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Deal to Sheerness-on-Sea via Ramsgate and Sittingbourne in around 2h 16m.