The average train between Southampton and Strood takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Strood. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Strood at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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 train from Southampton to Strood. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Strood station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Southampton to Strood train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Strood train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Strood station.
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The distance between Southampton and Strood is 142.1 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Strood via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 2h 49m.