The average train between Eltham and Sheerness takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Eltham 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 Eltham and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Gravesend and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Sheerness station via Gravesend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Eltham to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
Eltham to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Book your Eltham to Sheerness train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Eltham and Sheerness is 49 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Eltham to Sheerness-on-Sea via Gravesend and Sittingbourne in around 2h 17m.