Strood to London bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Strood to London

Showing times and prices for 20 Jun

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£34

Fastest journey

1 h 53 m

Average duration

2 h 10 m

Buses per day

9

Distance

45 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Strood to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Strood to London will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.

Fast coaches

To travel from Strood to London you need to make at least one change.

  • Arriva UK
    7:472h03
    Elaine Avenue
    9:50London
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • Arriva UK
    13:271h53
    Elaine Avenue
    15:20London
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • Arriva UK
    16:472h03
    Elaine Avenue
    18:50London
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • Arriva UK
    22:0311h47
    Elaine Avenue
    9:50London
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • Arriva UK
    6:463h05
    Elaine Avenue
    9:51London
    £351One-way
    3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Strood to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strood to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £23.

Distance: 45 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£34

Average Price

£11

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 45m

Average total duration

1h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

Most popular bus company

Southeastern

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Strood to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Strood to London coaches for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ASD Coaches6:25 Elaine Avenue
3h26
9:51 London3 changes
Arriva UK6:53 Elaine Avenue
2h57
9:50 London1 change
Arriva UK13:21 Elaine Avenue
2h05
15:26 London3 changes
Arriva UK13:30 Elaine Avenue
1h50
15:20 London1 change
Arriva UK16:34 Elaine Avenue
2h19
18:53 London3 changes
Arriva UK16:42 Elaine Avenue
2h08
18:50 London1 change
Arriva UK22:03 Elaine Avenue
3h25
1:28 London2 changes

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Strood to London coaches with Omio?

National Express as well as Arriva UK or ASD Coaches offer coaches services from Strood to London.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Strood to London.

Why book with Omio vs National Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Arriva UK or ASD Coaches to find the best option for your trip from Strood to London.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Strood to London.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Strood to London.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Strood to London

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Buses from Strood to London run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £6 by train.

The earliest coach runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 1h 50m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £6
Distance
45 km
Average bus duration
1h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
1
Fastest bus
1h 50m
First bus
0:03
Last bus
23:58
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
3 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £6

Bus providers: National Express, Arriva UK, ASD Coaches from Strood to LondonYou can travel by bus between Strood to London with National Express, Arriva UK, ASD Coaches for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
National Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

Arriva UK

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
£23
Arriva UK frequency
6 a day

ASD Coaches

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 26m
ASD Coaches frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Strood to London coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strood to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Strood to London can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Strood to London is £34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Strood to London is 1h 50m to travel the 45 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Strood to London leaves at 0:03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Strood to London leaves at 23:58.
There are 1 coaches a day from Strood to London which require at least one change with National Express, Arriva UK, ASD Coaches. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Strood to London, you can count on National Express, Arriva UK, ASD Coaches for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Strood and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London from Strood is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Strood to London is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Strood and London including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Strood to London:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Strood to London for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Strood to London depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Strood to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Strood to London:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Strood to London:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Strood to London.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Strood to London with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Strood to London with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Strood to London with the following coach company: National Express.

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