The average bus between Hastings and Strood takes 5h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hastings to Strood. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Hastings and Strood. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Strood at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at The Eight Bells and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hastings to Strood? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Strood. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Strood station via The Eight Bells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Hastings to Strood bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from White Rock Gardens station.
Hastings to Strood bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at King Street station.
Book your Hastings to Strood bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East and Arriva UK.
The distance between Hastings and Strood is 60.2 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from White Rock Gardens to Elaine Avenue via The Eight Bells, King Street, Pudding Lane, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 3h 47m.