The average train between Brighton and Strood takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton 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 Brighton and Strood. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Strood at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Strood. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Strood station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Brighton to Strood train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Strood train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Strood station.
Book your Brighton to Strood train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Brighton and Strood is 76.1 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Strood via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 12m.