The average train between Maidstone and Sheerness takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Sheerness station via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Maidstone to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
Maidstone to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Book your Maidstone to Sheerness train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Maidstone and Sheerness is 25.5 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Sheerness-on-Sea via Strood and Sittingbourne in around 2h.