The average train between Whitstable and Sheerness takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Sheerness station via Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Whitstable to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Book your Whitstable to Sheerness train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Whitstable and Sheerness is 20.5 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Sheerness-on-Sea via Sittingbourne in around 1h 4m.