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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Stratford
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
42 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Stratford will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Fast trains
To travel from Stansted to Stratford you need to make at least one change.
P46682 · P4903008:580h54
Stansted Airport (SSD)09:52Stratford (London) (SRA)
£211One-way
1 change
P46658 · P4902108:280h53
Stansted Airport (SSD)09:21Stratford (London) (SRA)
£211One-way
1 change
P46706 · P4904009:280h54
Stansted Airport (SSD)10:22Stratford (London) (SRA)
£211One-way
1 change
P46730 · P4905009:580h54
Stansted Airport (SSD)10:52Stratford (London) (SRA)
£211One-way
1 change
P46646 · P4827108:110h56
Stansted Airport (SSD)09:07Stratford (London) (SRA)
£211One-way
1 change
P46718 · P5076709:430h52
Stansted Airport (SSD)10:35Stratford (London) (SRA)
£211One-way
1 change
P46658 · P4902108:280h53
Stansted Airport (SSD)09:21Stratford (London) (SRA)
£211One-way
1 change
P46682 · P4903008:580h54
Stansted Airport (SSD)09:52Stratford (London) (SRA)
£211One-way
1 change
P46706 · P4904009:280h54
Stansted Airport (SSD)10:22Stratford (London) (SRA)
£211One-way
1 change
P46730 · P4905009:580h54
Stansted Airport (SSD)10:52Stratford (London) (SRA)
£211One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted to Stratford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Stratford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 42 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£28 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to Stratford train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Stratford trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 06:51
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P46645 · P49423 | On time 08:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h56 | 09:07 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1 change | |
P46645 · P49423+ G24534 | On time 08:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h10 | 09:21 Maryland (MYL) | 2 changes | |
| P46657 · P50754+G24548 | On time 08:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h08 | 09:36 Maryland (MYL) | 2 changes | |
| P46657 · P50754 | On time 08:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h52 | 09:20 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1 change | |
| P46669 · P49431+G24570 | On time 08:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h08 | 09:51 Maryland (MYL) | 2 changes | |
| P46669 · P49431 | On time 08:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h54 | 09:37 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1 change | |
| P46681 · P50760 | On time 08:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h52 | 09:50 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1 change | |
| P46693 · P49440 | On time 09:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h56 | 10:07 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1 change | |
| P46705 · P50766 | On time 09:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h52 | 10:20 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 04:30 Stansted | 1h43 | 06:13 Stratford | 0 changesdirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Stansted to Stratford?
The best time to book your train from Stansted to Stratford is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Stansted to Stratford route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Stansted to Stratford per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Stansted to Stratford.
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Overview: Train from Stansted to Stratford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stansted to Stratford run on average 12 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 47m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 23:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted to Stratford trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted and Stratford from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
47m
Cheapest Price
£19
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Stansted to Stratford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted to Stratford 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train journey from Stansted to Stratford is primarily a functional route, passing through urban and suburban landscapes rather than offering notably scenic views.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Stansted to Stratford. The journey takes 47m and covers 42 km. There are 12 trains available per day for this route.
For a fulfilling visit to Stratford, two to three days are typically sufficient to explore key attractions such as Shakespeare's Birthplace, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and the picturesque River Avon.
The train distance from Stansted to Stratford is 42 km.
Booking trains from Stansted to Stratford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Stansted to Stratford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £28.
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Stratford is by coach, costing approximately £9.
To get from Stansted to Stratford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train journey from Stansted to Stratford covers a distance of 42 km and takes approximately 47m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train station in Stansted that goes to Stratford is Stansted Airport (SSD), and it arrives at Stratford (London) (SRA).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stansted to Stratford.
The first train from Stansted to Stratford leaves at 0:30.
Yes, you can take the train from Stansted to Stratford.
The last train from Stansted to Stratford departs at 23:45.
Trains from Stansted to Stratford run approximately 12 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stansted to Stratford.
There is no night train service from Stansted to Stratford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Stratford
Stansted
Stratford
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Southern ticket office 09:00-16:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Sun
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are available.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
Public transport options for Stratford (London)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and TfL Rail will depart from: Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services - map here
- Metro: London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WH Smiths
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: on platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park and alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Stratford International
- 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.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 13:15 Saturday 06:40 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maryland
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services cannot operate from this station. Stratford (London) station is 10 minute signposted walk. Click here for map of walking route
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