What is the cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Strood?

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Strood is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Strood?

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Strood is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Strood?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Strood. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Maple Road Bottom via Bus Station, Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station and Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Strood?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Strood. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Strood via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Strood?

The distance between Eastbourne and Strood is 86 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.

How do I travel from Eastbourne to Strood without a car?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Strood without a car is to train via Ashford which takes 2h 35m and costs £40 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Eastbourne to Strood?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Eastbourne to Strood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Strood bus from?

Eastbourne to Strood bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Strood train from?

Eastbourne to Strood train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Strood?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Strood is to train via Ashford which takes 2h 35m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 500 bus and line 29 bus and line 7 bus and line 101 bus and line 700 bus, which costs and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Strood bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Strood bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Strood train arrive?

Eastbourne to Strood train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Strood?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Strood is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Eastbourne to Strood.

How do I get a train ticket from Eastbourne to Strood?

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Eastbourne to Strood - 5 ways to travel via train, line 500 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Eastbourne to Strood by train, bus, or car

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Train via Ashford
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2h 35m
£43–85
Drive 53.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Stroodcar 53.5 mi
1h 19m
£14–19
Line 500 bus, line 29 bus, line 7 bus, line 101 bus, line 700 bus
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Bus Stationbus 500
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
4. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 101
5. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Maple Road Bottombus 700 / ...
5h 43m
Train
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
3h 10m
£52–102
Train #2
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Haywards Heathtrain
2. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London Blackfriarstrain
3. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Stroodtrain
3h 21m
£48–97

Eastbourne to Strood by train

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Distance: 85.2 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Strood, England?

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Strood via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Maple Road Bottom via Bus Station, Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 5h 43m.

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