Reading to Strood Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Strood takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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.

1h 55m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Abbey Wood (London)

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London Paddington to Abbey Woodtrain
Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Stroodtrain

2h 4m

£37–89

Reading to Strood train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Strood. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Strood at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:57 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:57 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:57 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.