The average train between Sheerness and Kent takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheerness to Kent. 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 Sheerness and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheerness is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Sittingbourne and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Sheerness to Kent. However, there are services departing from Sheerness station and arriving at Kent station via Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Sheerness to Kent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Sheerness to Kent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Sheerness to Kent train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Sheerness and Kent is 21.6 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Lenham via Sittingbourne, Ebbsfleet International, and Ashford International in around 2h 37m.