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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Sheerness is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Sheerness is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea via Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Dover to Sheerness?

The distance between Dover and Sheerness is 40 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Sheerness without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £13 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Dover to Sheerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Sheerness train from?

Dover to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Where does the Dover to Sheerness train arrive?

Dover to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sittingbourne station.

Can I drive from Dover to Sheerness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Sheerness is 41 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Dover to Sheerness.

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

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Where can I stay near Sheerness?

There are 1221+ hotels available in Sheerness.

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

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

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 Dover Priory to SittingbourneDover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-SeaSittingbourne - Sheerness-on-Sea
1h 43m
£14–28
Drive 40.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dover to Sheerness40.5 mi
52 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dover to Sheerness40.5 mi
52 min
£170–220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to SittingbourneDover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Eurolink Way to Millennium Way334 / ...
2h 21m

Dover to Sheerness by train

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Distance: 40.2 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Sheerness-on-Sea via Sittingbourne in around 1h 43m.

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