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The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheerness to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheerness to London will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
It's difficult to get from Sheerness to London without transferring at least once.
P86982 · P85125 · P89942 · P87206
P86956 · P85118 · P89925 · P87145
P86982 · P86149
P86956 · P86138
P86956 · P85118
P86982 · P85125
P86956 · P85118
P86982 · P86149
P86956 · P86138
P86982 · P85125 · P89942 · P87206Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheerness to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 24m by train vs 1h 29m by car) and roughly $43 (€36) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $65 (€53)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Sheerness to London trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P87058 · P85144 | On time 12:47 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h21 | 2:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P87058 · P86167 | On time 12:47 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h34 | 2:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
P87084 · P86174 | On time 1:47 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h34 | 3:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
P87084 · P85150 | On time 1:47 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h21 | 3:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P87111 · P85155 · P89862 · P86891 | On time 2:47 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h57 | 4:44 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 3 transfers | |
P87111 · P85155 | On time 2:47 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h21 | 4:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P87132 · P85351 · P89870 · P86913 | On time 3:17 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h57 | 5:14 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 3 transfers | |
P87132 · P85351 | On time 3:17 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h23 | 4:40 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P87141 · P85160 | On time 3:47 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h23 | 5:10 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P87141 · P85160 · P89878 · P86936 | On time 3:47 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h57 | 5:44 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 3 transfers | |
P87162 · P85355 | On time 4:17 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h21 | 5:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P87162 · P85355 · P89887 · P86960 | On time 4:17 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h57 | 6:14 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 3 transfers | |
P87171 · P85167 | On time 4:47 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h23 | 6:10 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P87171 · P86197 | On time 4:47 PM Sheerness-on-Sea (SSS) | 1h35 | 6:22 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Sheerness to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 4:31 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
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