The average bus between Harwich and Strood takes 8h 14m and the fastest bus takes 6h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Harwich and Strood. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Strood at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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 bus from Harwich to Strood. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Strood station via Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Harwich to Strood bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Mayflower Avenue station.
Harwich to Strood bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Elaine Avenue station.
The distance between Harwich and Strood is 82.6 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Elaine Avenue via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 20m.