What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Strood?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Strood is to bus and line 022 bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Strood?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Strood is to train via London which takes 3h 17m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Strood?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Strood. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Elaine Avenue via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Strood?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Strood. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Strood via London Paddington, Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Strood?

The distance between Cardiff and Strood is 181 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Strood without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Strood without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 17m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Strood?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Cardiff to Strood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Strood bus from?

Cardiff to Strood bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Strood train from?

Cardiff to Strood train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Strood?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Strood is to train via London which takes 3h 17m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 022 bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Strood bus arrive?

Cardiff to Strood bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cardiff to Strood train arrive?

Cardiff to Strood train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Strood?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Strood is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Cardiff to Strood.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Strood?

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Where can I stay near Strood?

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Cardiff to Strood - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Strood by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 17m
£85–157
Bus, line 022 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 022
6h 35m
£34–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
5h 30m
£35–64
Drive 178.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stroodcar 178.1 mi
3h 33m
£45–64
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
6h 36m
£341–1,136
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
3h 48m
£86–157
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
6h 51m
£282–481
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain
7h 36m
£109–290

Cardiff to Strood by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 179.5 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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 17m. 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 6h 35m.

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