There are 7 ways to get from Croydon to Strood by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Bridge to StroodLuton - Rainham / ...
1h 41m£14–42Drive 29.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Croydon to Strood29.8 mi
41 min£8–11Bus, train
- Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South StationSl5
- Take the train from Bromley South to RochesterLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
1h 46m£9–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Croydon to Strood29.8 mi
41 min£160–200Train via London Victoria
- Take the train from East Croydon to London VictoriaReigate - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to RochesterLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
1h 52m£19–49Line 367 bus, train
- Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Bromley South Station367
- Take the train from Bromley South to RochesterLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 19mLine 75 bus, line 89 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Lewisham Station75
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr89 / ...
- Take the bus from Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr to Bus Station96
3h 27m£9–55
Croydon to Strood by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Strood is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Croydon to Strood is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Strood. However, there are services departing from Hogarth Crescent and arriving at Elaine Avenue via Lewisham Station, Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Strood. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Strood via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Croydon and Strood is 40 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.
The best way to get from Croydon to Strood without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £14 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Croydon to Strood, including transfers.
Croydon to Strood bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.
Croydon to Strood train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Bridge station.
The best way to get from Croydon to Strood is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £14 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 75 bus and line 89 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £55 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Croydon, England and Strood, England?
Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Strood hourly. Tickets cost £8–23 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Southeastern also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Elaine Avenue via Lewisham Station, Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr, and Bus Station in around 3h 27m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Bridge to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bromley South to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Victoria to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–30
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Bromley South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
Bus from Hogarth Crescent to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Croydon to Strood bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Croydon to Strood train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Strood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Strood is 30 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Croydon to Strood.
Book your Croydon to Strood train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1567+ hotels available in Strood.