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Outbound fromBournemouth to Strood (Kent) by train
It takes an average of 4h 20m to travel from Bournemouth to Strood (Kent) by train, over a distance of around 113 miles (181 km). There are normally 13 trains per day travelling from Bournemouth to Strood (Kent) and tickets for this journey start from £38.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:12 | |
| Departure station | Bournemouth | |
| Arrival station | Strood (Kent) | |
| Journey time | From 3h 13m | |
| Distance | 113 miles (181 km) | |
| Frequency | 13 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £38.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Bournemouth to Strood (Kent) in 3 hours 13 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bournemouth to Strood (Kent)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 20 minutes to travel the 113 miles (181 km) from Bournemouth to Strood (Kent) by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 13 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 13 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with South Western Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink to Strood (Kent). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bournemouth to Strood (Kent) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £38.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Strood (Kent) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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