What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Sheerness?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Sheerness is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Sheerness?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Sheerness is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Colchester to Sheerness?

The distance between Colchester and Sheerness is 94 miles. The road distance is 84.4 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Sheerness without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Sheerness without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Sheerness?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Colchester to Sheerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Sheerness train from?

Colchester to Sheerness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Where does the Colchester to Sheerness train arrive?

Colchester to Sheerness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Sheerness?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Sheerness is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Colchester to Sheerness.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Sheerness?

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Where can I stay near Sheerness?

There are 1228+ hotels available in Sheerness.

Colchester to Sheerness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Sheerness by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to SittingbourneSt Pancras International - Faversham / ...
2h 47m
£36–123
Drive 83.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Sheerness83.9 mi
1h 29m
£21–30
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel CentreX30
3. Drive from Travel Centre to Sheerness
3h 48m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Stratford City Bus Station816
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Sittingbourne
3. Take the bus from Eurolink Way to Millennium Way334 / ...
4h 31m

Colchester to Sheerness by train

175Weekly Trains

2h 47mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Sheerness.

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Distance: 93.7 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Sheerness, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Sheerness-on-Sea via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Sittingbourne in around 2h 47m.

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