The average bus between Manchester and Strood takes 9h 3m and the fastest bus takes 7h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 3 times a day between Manchester and Strood. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Strood at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Strood. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Strood station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Manchester to Strood bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Strood bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Manchester to Strood bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and Arriva UK.
The distance between Manchester and Strood is 296.2 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Elaine Avenue via London Victoria and Bus Station in around 7h 35m.