The average train between Sheerness and Southampton takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Sheerness to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheerness is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Sittingbourne and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sheerness to Southampton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sheerness to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Sittingbourne station and arriving at Southampton Central station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Sheerness to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sittingbourne station.
Sheerness to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between Sheerness and Southampton is 162.1 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Southampton Central via Sittingbourne, London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 45m.