Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sheerness travel guide

Sheerness Tourism | Sheerness Guide

You're Going to Love Sheerness

With a population of 11 914, Sheerness is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Sheerness deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Sheerness

Sheerness in February
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sheerness in February
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sheerness

Plane

When flying to Sheerness, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Sheerness departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sheerness, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sheerness to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Sheerness on Sea is the busiest station in Sheerness. Another popular train station is Sheerness Shoeburyness, Essex, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sheerness is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 62 km from Sheerness. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sheerness, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sheerness takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Sheerness, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Sheerness departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sheerness, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sheerness to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Sheerness on Sea is the busiest station in Sheerness. Another popular train station is Sheerness Shoeburyness, Essex, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sheerness is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 62 km from Sheerness. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sheerness, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sheerness takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Sheerness

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Sheerness

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sheerness

Most booked hotels in Sheerness

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The Ferry House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Isabella Rooms
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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The Abbey Hotel and conference centre
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£63+
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Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£65+
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The Shurland Hotel Gym Spa
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£46+
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Hiring a car in Sheerness

Hiring a car in Sheerness costs £50 per day, on average, or £100 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Sheerness (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Sheerness is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda CR-V or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sheerness costs £50 per day, on average, or £100 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Sheerness (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Sheerness is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda CR-V or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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