The average train between Rochester and Sheerness takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is an hourly train service from Rochester 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 Rochester and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Sheerness station via Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Rochester to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Book your Rochester to Sheerness train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Rochester and Sheerness is 18.5 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Sheerness-on-Sea via Sittingbourne in around 1h 7m.