The average train between Birmingham and Strood takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Strood. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Strood at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Strood. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Strood station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Birmingham to Strood train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Strood train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Strood station.
Book your Birmingham to Strood train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Birmingham and Strood is 202.9 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Strood via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 18m.