The average train between Blackpool and Strood takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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.
Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Strood. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Strood at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Strood. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Strood station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Blackpool to Strood train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Strood train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Strood station.
Book your Blackpool to Strood train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Strood is 359.6 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Strood via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h.