The average train between Margate and Sheerness takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Margate is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Sheerness station via Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Margate to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Book your Margate to Sheerness train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Margate and Sheerness is 44 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Sheerness-on-Sea via Sittingbourne in around 1h 23m.