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The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
45 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
45 m
Buses on 18 Sept
48
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stratford to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to London will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 48 buses from Stratford to London, including 48 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 9 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest buses 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.
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FlibcoOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, while a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 9 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stratford to London:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Stratford to London costing on average £14.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 45m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (45m by bus vs 48m by car) and save roughly £20 compared to fuel and tolls (£14 vs £34). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Flibco, Megabus, Go Ahead London, Metroline Travel, Stagecoach London.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to London coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Flibco | 16:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 17:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 17:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 17:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 17:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 18:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 18:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 18:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 19:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 19:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 19:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 20:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 20:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 20:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 21:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 21:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 21:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 22:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 22:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 22:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 23:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 23:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 23:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 23:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 0:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 0:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 0:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 0:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 1:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 1:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 1:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 1:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 2:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 2:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 2:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 2:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 3:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 3:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 3:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 3:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 4:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 4:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 4:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 4:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 5:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 5:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 5:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 5:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 6:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 6:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 6:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 6:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 7:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 7:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 7:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 7:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 8:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 8:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 8:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 8:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 9:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 9:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 9:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 9:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 10:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 10:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 10:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 10:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 11:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 11:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 11:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 11:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 12:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 12:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 12:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 13:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 13:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 13:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 13:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 14:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 14:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 15:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 15:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 15:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 15:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 16:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 16:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 16:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Stratford to London run on average 48 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 48 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 9 km distance in 45m.
Distance 9 km |
Average bus duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 48 |
Direct buses 48 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:56 |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
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Lively pedestrian riverside route linking major sights, street performers, markets and excellent views across the Thames.
West End square famous for lions, fountains and events, surrounded by galleries and central to many first-time visits.
Grand royal park with Serpentine lake, broad paths and easy walks to Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
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Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pie is closely associated with East London working-class food culture.
Luxury hotel venue renowned for formal afternoon tea with fine pastries, sandwiches and impeccable service in grand surroundings.
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Historic dining room famed for traditional British pies, roast meats and classic puddings in elegant, old-school surroundings.
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Most Stratford to London buses use the London, Stratford City Bus Station to Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G). Use this guide to compare Stratford and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Stratford City Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Five Guys (in the station), Wahaca (0.2 km), The Real Greek (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside Westfield Stratford City.
Ticket office support is available at London, Stratford City Bus Station.
Available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the airport terminal, near the coach station.
Ticket office support is available at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
Available at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G).
Available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G): Elevators, ramps.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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