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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Strood
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£62
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£62
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 53 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 53 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Strood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Strood will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Sheffield to Strood, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 258 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:303h53Sheffield13:23Strood£621One-way0 changes
- 9:303h53Sheffield13:23Strood£621One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Sheffield to Strood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Strood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £94 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £94, while a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 258 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£94 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 51m sooner (2h 39m by train vs 3h 30m by car). Tickets start at around £94 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Strood
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sheffield to Strood run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £94 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 258 km distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 258 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £94 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 4:47 |
Last train 21:35 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Sheffield to Strood trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Strood from £94. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Strood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Strood by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Strood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Strood
Most Sheffield to Strood trains use the Sheffield to Strood station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Strood train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do trains to Strood leave from?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Strood station do trains from Sheffield arrive at?
Getting to Strood from Strood city centre
Strood train station facilities and services
Strood has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Strood.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Strood.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Strood. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Strood: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Strood: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Strood: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access direct to platform 1 from the side entrance for services away from London towards Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham. Step free access via lift to platforms 2 and 3 for services to London and also onto the Medway Valley line stations. Stepped access to platforms 2 and 3 via the station subway. Step free interchange between platforms via the lift, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 02:00 Saturday 05:00 - 02:00 Sunday 05:45 - 02:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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