The cheapest and fastest trains from Stratford to Waltham Abbey
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford to Waltham Abbey is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Waltham Abbey will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stratford for Waltham Abbey 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 16 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 33 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.










Live departures
Stratford to Waltham Abbey train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:04 Stratford | 0h32 | 07:36 Waltham Cross | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:34 Stratford | 0h21 | 07:55 Waltham Cross | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:04 Stratford | 0h32 | 08:36 Waltham Cross | 1 change | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 06:03 Stratford | 0h33 | 06:36 Waltham Cross | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:36 Stratford | 0h30 | 07:06 Waltham Cross | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stratford to Waltham Abbey
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 23:31 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Stratford to Waltham Abbey trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stratford and Waltham Abbey 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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Important Stations and Airports in Stratford and Waltham Abbey
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 13:15 Saturday 06:40 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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 available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- 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
- 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
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- 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
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are available.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- 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.
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