The average train between Manchester and Sheerness takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Sheerness station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Manchester to Sheerness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Sheerness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sittingbourne station.
Book your Manchester to Sheerness train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Manchester and Sheerness is 304.5 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheerness-on-Sea via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Sittingbourne in around 4h 26m.