The average train between Eastbourne and Strood takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Strood. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Strood at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Strood. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Strood station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Eastbourne to Strood train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Strood train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ebbsfleet International station.
Book your Eastbourne to Strood train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Eastbourne and Strood is 70.7 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Strood via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International in around 2h 34m.