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Compare train for Strood to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strood to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £133 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £133, while a train costs an average of £133.
Distance: 297 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£133 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1h 43m sooner (2h 50m by train vs 4h 33m by car). Tickets start at around £133 compared to roughly £59 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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How to get to Manchester from Strood by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Strood to Manchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:551h05Strood14:00Manchester£2561One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Strood to Manchester
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- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strood and Manchester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Strood station (SOO) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
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