The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Sheerness
Cheapest price
£107
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
4 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Sheerness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Sheerness will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £107.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bournemouth for Sheerness every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Bournemouth to Sheerness train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Sheerness trains for today, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:15 Bournemouth | 3h55 | 09:10 Sheerness-on-sea | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:34 Bournemouth | 4h08 | 11:42 Sheerness-on-sea | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:18 Bournemouth | 4h24 | 12:42 Sheerness-on-sea | 3 changes | |
![]() | 09:22 Bournemouth | 4h20 | 13:42 Sheerness-on-sea | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:22 Bournemouth | 4h20 | 14:42 Sheerness-on-sea | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Sheerness
Trains from Bournemouth to Sheerness run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £141 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 14:47. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £141 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 14:47 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Bournemouth to Sheerness trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Bournemouth and Sheerness from £141. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Sheerness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Sheerness by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheerness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Sheerness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:10 Saturday 06:30 - 13:10 Sunday 07:45 - 15:45 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - This is a terminal platform with only one platform in use and step free access available via the main and side entrances.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop on Bridge Road (to the left of the station forecourt)
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