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How to get fromCardiff to Stroodby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Strood by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtontrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to StroodtrainSt Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    3h 11m
    £55–125

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriabusUk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to RochestertrainLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    5h 30m
    £17–55

  3. Drive 178 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Stroodcar178 mi
    3h 31m
    £45–65

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)planeCWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
    7h
    £226–588

  5. Bus, line 022 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus022
    7h 9m
    £17–43

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)planeBRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
    6h 41m
    £247–485

Cardiff to Strood by train

Calendar193Weekly Trains
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Strood, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Strood via London Paddington, Stratford, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Elaine Avenue via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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