The average train between Dover and Sheerness takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dover is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Sheerness station via Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Dover to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Book your Dover to Sheerness train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Dover and Sheerness is 51.9 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Sheerness-on-Sea via Sittingbourne in around 1h 43m.