The average train between Southampton and Sheerness takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Sheerness station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Southampton to Sheerness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Sheerness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Sittingbourne station.
Book your Southampton to Sheerness train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Southampton and Sheerness is 162.1 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Sheerness-on-Sea via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Sittingbourne in around 3h 52m.