The average train between Manchester and Strood takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Strood. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Strood at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Strood. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Strood station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Manchester to Strood train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Strood train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Strood station.
Book your Manchester to Strood train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Manchester and Strood is 296.2 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Strood via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 7m.