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How to get fromReading to Stroodby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    1h 58m
    £36–93

  2. Drive 70.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Stroodcar car 70.2 mi
    1h 41m
    £18–25

  3. Train, line 53 bus, line 96 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenalbus bus 53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Stationbus bus 96
    4h 19m
    £20–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    2h 29m
    £37–101

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 56m
    £49–97

  6. Bus, line 025 bus, line 022 bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 022
    5h 6m
    £34–54

Reading to Strood by train, subway, and bus

Calendar364Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Strood, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Strood via London Paddington, Stratford, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Elaine Avenue via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 5h 6m.

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