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

The cheapest way to get from Strood to Eltham is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Strood to Eltham is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Strood and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Strood to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Elaine Avenue and arriving at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road via Bus Station and Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Strood and Eltham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strood and arriving at Eltham. Services depart every three hours, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Strood to Eltham?

The distance between Strood and Eltham is 22 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.

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

The best way to get from Strood to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £10 - £21.

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

The train from Strood to Eltham takes 47 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Strood to Eltham bus from?

Strood to Eltham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Elaine Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Strood to Eltham train from?

Strood to Eltham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Strood to Eltham?

The best way to get from Strood to Eltham is to train which takes 47 min and costs £10 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 96 bus and line 132 bus, which costs £2 - £40 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Strood to Eltham bus arrive?

Strood to Eltham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Strood to Eltham train arrive?

Strood to Eltham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Eltham station.

Can I drive from Strood to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Strood to Eltham is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Strood to Eltham.

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

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Strood to Eltham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 700 bus, and line 96 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Strood to Elthamtrain Rainham / ...
47 min
£10–21
Line 700 bus, line 96 bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elaine Avenue to Bus Stationbus 700
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bexleyheath Clock Towerbus 96 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 132
1h 34m
£3–38
Drive 19.9 mi
1. Drive from Strood to Elthamcar 19.9 mi
25 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Strood to Elthamtaxi 19.9 mi
25 min
£65–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to Bromley Southtrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 314
1h 40m
£14–28
Line 700 bus, line 96 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Elaine Avenue to Bus Stationbus 700
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bexleyheath Clock Towerbus 96 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Eltham Church / High Streetbus N21 / ...
1h 41m
£3–83

Strood to Eltham by train

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Strood to Eltham every 3 hours. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 47 min. Southeastern also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elaine Avenue to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road via Bus Station and Bexleyheath Clock Tower in around 1h 34m.

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