Reading to Sheerness Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Sheerness takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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.

2h 23m
Duration: 90 mi
Distance: £60
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 52m

£43–101

Reading to Sheerness train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:12 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 9m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:12 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 9m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:12 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 9m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 22m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 12m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 49m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 21m • 3 changes
9:29 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 12m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:12 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 9m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:12 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 9m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Sheerness, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Sheerness-on-Sea via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Sittingbourne in around 2h 52m.

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