The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Stratford International (SFA)
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Stratford International (SFA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Stratford International (SFA) will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stansted Airport (SSD) for Stratford International (SFA) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to Stratford International (SFA)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Stratford International (SFA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 42 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£28 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Stratford International (SFA)
Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Stratford International (SFA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:15, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 55m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 07:15 |
Last train 20:15 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Stratford International (SFA) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and Stratford International (SFA) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio Greater Anglia
Stansted Express
FAQs: Stansted Airport (SSD) to Stratford International (SFA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Stratford International (SFA) 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 Stratford International (SFA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted Airport (SSD) and Stratford International (SFA)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: WH Smiths
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to all platforms via lifts.Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: on platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park and alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Textphone 0800 783 4548
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
- Metro: Docklands Light Railway is available at the station for onward connection to London Underground and DLR stations.
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