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Trip Overview

The average bus between Strood and Manchester takes 8h 4m and the fastest bus takes 6h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Strood to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 4m
Duration
237 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Strood to Manchester bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Strood and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 7m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 35m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express16h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Strood to Manchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Strood to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 237.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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