There are 6 ways to get from Chatham to Sheerness by train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Train • 34 min
$12 - $18
Cheapest option
Bus Chalkwell Bus • 1 h 20 min
$4 - $7
4 alternative options
Train via Sittingbourne • 53 min
$18 - $25
Bus Arriva Kent & Surrey • 1 h 5 min
$12 - $19
Taxi • 26 min
$60 - $75
Drive • 26 min
$4 - $7
What companies run services between Chatham, England and Sheerness, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Chatham to Sheerness twice daily. Tickets cost $12 - $18 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Arriva Kent & Surrey operates a bus from Chatham to Sheerness every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Chatham to Sheerness-on-Sea
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $18
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $16 - $23
- Anytime Day Single
- $12 - $18
Train from Chatham to Sittingbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9 - $14
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $13 - $19
- Anytime Day Single
- $9 - $14
Train from Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Sea
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $12 - $18
- Anytime Day Single
- $8 - $12
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Sittingbourne, Globe and Engine to Sheerness, Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1795 423982
- coachhire@chalkwell.co.uk
- Website
- chalkwell.co.uk
Bus from Sittingbourne, Forum Shopping Centre (Rear of Forum) to Sheerness, Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- chalkwell.co.uk
Bus from Gillingham, Medway Maritime Hospital to Sheerness, Aldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- Schedules at
- chalkwell.co.uk
- Website
- bustimes.org.uk
Bus from Sittingbourne, Railway Station (Rail Replacement Stop) to Sheerness, Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- bustimes.org.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $60 - $75
Star Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1634 575656
- Website
- startaxismedway.co.uk
A B C Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1634 840840
- Website
- abctaxismedway.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Chatham to Sheerness?
The distance between Chatham and Sheerness is 17 km. The road distance is 33 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Chatham to Sheerness?
The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Sheerness is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 26 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Chatham to Sheerness?
The quickest way to get from Chatham to Sheerness is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £40 - £55.
Is there a direct train between Chatham and Sheerness?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chatham and arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Is there a direct bus between Chatham and Sheerness?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gillingham, Medway Maritime Hospital and arriving at Sheerness, Aldi. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1 h 20 min.
How long does it take to get from Chatham to Sheerness?
The train from Chatham to Sheerness-on-Sea takes 34 min including transfers and departs twice daily.