The average train between Strood and Manchester takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Strood to Manchester. 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 Strood and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Strood to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Manchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Strood to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Strood station.
Strood to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Strood to Manchester train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Strood and Manchester is 296.2 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 14m.