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

The cheapest way to get from Strood to Swanscombe is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Strood to Swanscombe is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Strood and Swanscombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Strood to Swanscombe station. However, there are services departing from Elaine Avenue and arriving at Railway Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Strood and Swanscombe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strood and arriving at Swanscombe. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Strood to Swanscombe?

The distance between Strood and Swanscombe is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Strood to Swanscombe without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £5 - £12.

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

The train from Strood to Swanscombe takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Strood to Swanscombe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Strood to Swanscombe train from?

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

Train or bus from Strood to Swanscombe?

The best way to get from Strood to Swanscombe is to train which takes 18 min and costs £5 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 480 bus, which costs £3 and takes 36 min.

Where does the Strood to Swanscombe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Strood to Swanscombe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Strood to Swanscombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Strood to Swanscombe is 10 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Strood to Swanscombe.

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

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Where can I stay near Swanscombe?

There are 2416+ hotels available in Swanscombe.

Strood to Swanscombe - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 700 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Strood to Swanscombe by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Strood to Swanscombetrain Gillingham / ...
18 min
£5–12
Line 700 bus, line 480 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elaine Avenue to Bus Stationbus 700
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 480
36 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Strood to Swanscombetaxi 9.6 mi
11 min
£30–40
Drive 9.6 mi
1. Drive from Strood to Swanscombecar 9.6 mi
11 min
£3–4

Strood to Swanscombe by train

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Distance: 9.9 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Strood to Swanscombe every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–12 and the journey takes 18 min. Southeastern also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elaine Avenue to Railway Station via Bus Station in around 36 min.

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