The average train between Sheerness and Rochester takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is an hourly train service from Sheerness to Rochester. 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 Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheerness is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Rochester at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheerness to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Sheerness station and arriving at Rochester station via Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Sheerness to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Sheerness to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Sheerness to Rochester train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Sheerness and Rochester is 18.5 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Rochester via Sittingbourne in around 49 min.