The average train between Exeter and Sheerness takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Sheerness station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Exeter to Sheerness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Sheerness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sittingbourne station.
Book your Exeter to Sheerness train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Sheerness is 309.7 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Sheerness-on-Sea via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Sittingbourne in around 4h 35m.