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

The cheapest way to get from Strood to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Strood to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £75 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Strood and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Strood to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Elaine Avenue and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Strood and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Strood to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Strood and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Strood to Manchester?

The distance between Strood and Manchester is 216 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.

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

The best way to get from Strood to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Strood to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Strood to Manchester bus from?

Strood to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Strood to Manchester train from?

Strood to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Strood to Manchester?

The best way to get from Strood to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Strood to Manchester bus arrive?

Strood to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Strood to Manchester train arrive?

Strood to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Strood to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Strood to Manchester is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Strood to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 14m
£76–142
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
7h 9m
£38–73
Drive 218.7 mi
1. Drive from Strood to Manchestercar 218.7 mi
4h 19m
£54–78
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 47m
£88–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 41m
£41–109
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 25m
£188–438
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 39m
£121–267
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 38m
£90–291

Strood to Manchester by train and foot

287Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Strood to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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