The average train between Leicester and Sheerness takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Sheerness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Sheerness station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Leicester to Sheerness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Sheerness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sittingbourne station.
Book your Leicester to Sheerness train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Leicester and Sheerness is 185.7 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Sheerness-on-Sea via London St Pancras Intl and Sittingbourne in around 3h 14m.