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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Sheerness is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Sheerness is to drive which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from The Cannon and arriving at Millennium Way via Eurolink Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea via Strood and Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Sheerness?

The distance between Maidstone and Sheerness is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Sheerness without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Maidstone to Sheerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Sheerness bus from?

Maidstone to Sheerness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from The Cannon station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Sheerness train from?

Maidstone to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Sheerness?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Sheerness is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £15 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 334 bus, which costs and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Maidstone to Sheerness bus arrive?

Maidstone to Sheerness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Maidstone to Sheerness train arrive?

Maidstone to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Sheerness?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Sheerness is 20 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Maidstone to Sheerness.

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

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Where can I stay near Sheerness?

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Maidstone to Sheerness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Sheerness by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from King Street to Railway Stationbus X3
2. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Seatrain Sittingbourne - Sheerness-on-Sea
1h 17m
Drive 19.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidstone to Sheernesscar 19.6 mi
24 min
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
2. Take the train from Strood to Sittingbournetrain
3. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Seatrain
1h 59m
£15–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Sheernesstaxi 19.6 mi
24 min
£90–110
Bus, line 334 bus
1. Take the bus from The Cannon to Railway Stationbus X3
2. Take the bus from Eurolink Way to Millennium Waybus 334 / ...
1h 51m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maidstone to Sheerness.

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Distance: 19.2 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Sheerness-on-Sea via Strood and Sittingbourne in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Cannon to Millennium Way via Railway Station and Eurolink Way in around 1h 51m.

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