What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Strood?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Strood is to line 53 bus and line 96 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Strood?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Strood is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Strood?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station to Strood. However, there are services departing from Lower Marsh and arriving at Elaine Avenue via Woolwich Arsenal Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Strood?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Strood. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Strood via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Strood?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Strood is 31 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Strood without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Strood without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Strood?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Waterloo Station to Strood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Strood bus from?

Waterloo Station to Strood bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Lower Marsh station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Strood train from?

Waterloo Station to Strood train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Bridge station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Strood?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Strood is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and line 96 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Strood bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Strood bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Woolwich Arsenal Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Strood train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Strood?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Strood is 29 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Strood.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Strood?

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Where can I stay near Strood?

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Waterloo Station to Strood - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 53 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Stroodtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
1h 31m
£14–31
Line 53 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus 53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Stationbus 96
2h 58m
£4–6
Drive 29.1 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Stroodcar 29.1 mi
44 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Stroodtaxi 29.1 mi
44 min
£120–150
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
1h 55m
£18–40
Train, line 190 bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Gravesendtrain London Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to The Coach and Horsesbus 190
2h 2m
£12–25

Waterloo Station to Strood by subway and train

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Distance: 30.3 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Strood, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Strood hourly. Tickets cost £14–28 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Southeastern also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waterloo Station to Elaine Avenue via Lower Marsh, Woolwich Arsenal Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 58m.

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