The average train between Reading and Strood takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 Reading and Strood. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Strood at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Strood. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Strood station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Reading to Strood train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Strood train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Strood station.
Book your Reading to Strood train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Strood is 100.7 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Strood via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 42m.