The average train between Woolwich and Sheerness takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Woolwich 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 Woolwich and Sheerness. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Sheerness at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Gillingham (Kent) and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Woolwich to Sheerness? 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 Woolwich to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Sheerness station via Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Woolwich to Sheerness train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Woolwich Arsenal station.
Woolwich to Sheerness train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Book your Woolwich to Sheerness train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Woolwich and Sheerness is 48.5 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Woolwich Arsenal to Sheerness-on-Sea via Gillingham (Kent) and Sittingbourne in around 2h 7m.