The cheapest and fastest trains from Strood to Sidcup
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strood to Sidcup is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strood to Sidcup will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 3 trains that leave Strood for Sidcup every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 45 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Strood to Sidcup
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strood to Sidcup among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 27 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Strood to Sidcup train times
The table below shows live departures for Strood to Sidcup trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:17 Strood | 0h45 | 07:02 Sidcup | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:47 Strood | 0h45 | 08:32 Sidcup | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:47 Strood | 0h45 | 09:32 Sidcup | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Strood to Sidcup
Trains from Strood to Sidcup run on average 5 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 45m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Strood to Sidcup trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Strood and Sidcup from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Strood to Sidcup train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strood to Sidcup 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 Sidcup, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Strood and Sidcup
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:45 - 14:00 Sunday 08:15 - 15:30 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform 1 and 2/3 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:50 Saturday 06:10 - 19:50 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Platform 1 for services towards London via main station entrance off Jubilee way. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp off Station Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 220 metres. Step access between platforms via foot bridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The are two ticket machines in the Station forecourt on platform 1 side of the station and one ticket machine by the entrance to platform 2.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall Only available when staff present
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1 only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 side in the forecourt, Platform 2 side in the car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the main entrance on Jubilee Way
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