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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Sheerness is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Sheerness is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Reading to Sheerness?

The distance between Reading and Sheerness is 90 miles. The road distance is 95.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Sheerness without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Reading to Sheerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Sheerness train from?

Reading to Sheerness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Sheerness train arrive?

Reading to Sheerness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Reading to Sheerness?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Sheerness is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Reading to Sheerness.

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

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Where can I stay near Sheerness?

There are 1228+ hotels available in Sheerness.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Sheerness by train, car, 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 Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to SittingbourneSt Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 4m
£34–88
Drive 94.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Sheerness94.8 mi
1h 37m
£24–34
Train via London
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham JunctionReading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to SittingbourneLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 31m
£32–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Wood
2. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)
3. Take the bus from Eurolink Way to Millennium Way334 / ...
4h 28m

Reading to Sheerness by train and subway

175Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Sheerness.

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Distance: 89.7 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Sheerness-on-Sea via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Sittingbourne in around 3h 4m.

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