There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Strood by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
2h 33m£48–92Bus, line 022 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 022
6h£16–28Drive 106.3 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Stroodcar 106.3 mi
2h£27–39Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
3h 9m£48–99Train via Barrack Row
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Gravesendtrain London Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
3h 29m£42–85Train via Reading
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain
- Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rochestertrain
4h 2m£69–125
Southampton to Strood by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Strood is to bus and line 022 bus which costs £15 - £29 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Strood is to drive which takes 2h and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Strood. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Elaine Avenue via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Strood. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Strood via Waterloo station, Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Southampton and Strood is 115 miles. The road distance is 107 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Strood without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 33m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Southampton to Strood, including transfers.
Southampton to Strood bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Strood train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Strood is to train via London which takes 2h 33m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 022 bus, which costs £15 - £29 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Strood, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Strood via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Elaine Avenue via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 6h.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Strood bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Southampton to Strood train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Strood is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Southampton to Strood.
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