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Museum in the Park
Award-winning local museum on Stroud's history, textiles, and arts, with changing exhibitions that give an excellent introduction to the district.
Cheapest price
$153
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stroud is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stroud will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $153.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stroud without transferring at least 2 times.










Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stroud run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $153 (€124) but you can travel from only $71 (€58) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 15:20. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $153 (€124) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 3:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Stroud trains for today, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:14 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h43 | 8:57 AM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h40 | 9:57 AM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h39 | 10:56 AM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h40 | 11:57 AM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h40 | 12:57 PM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h40 | 1:57 PM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h40 | 2:57 PM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h40 | 3:57 PM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h40 | 4:57 PM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h40 | 5:57 PM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h40 | 6:57 PM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h40 | 7:57 PM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h38 | 8:58 PM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h38 | 9:58 PM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h37 | 10:54 PM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:21 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 8h36 | 7:57 AM Stroud | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 11:21 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 8h36 | 7:57 AM Stroud | 2 transfers | |
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Award-winning local museum on Stroud's history, textiles, and arts, with changing exhibitions that give an excellent introduction to the district.
Contemporary visual arts venue and gallery in central Stroud, known for strong exhibitions and support for regional artists and craftspeople.
Historic house museum near Stroud, preserving the home and collection of Edwin Beard Budding, inventor of the lawnmower.
Stroud's best-known green space, with museum grounds, landscaped gardens, play areas, and a relaxed setting close to the town centre.
Broad common above Stroud famous for sweeping valley views, open grazing land, and memorable walking close to town.
Beautiful beech woodland and commonland with panoramic viewpoints, wildlife, and rewarding walks above Stroud and the Severn Valley.
Single Gloucester cheese is a traditional Gloucestershire cow's milk cheese with a mellow, nutty taste, long tied to local dairy farming and regional identity.
Double Gloucester is a rich, firm regional cheese from Gloucestershire, prized for its buttery flavour and long history in local cheesemaking.
Cheese rolling cheese is usually Double Gloucester, the iconic local cheese linked to Cooper's Hill and one of Gloucestershire's best-known traditions.
Well-regarded modern British restaurant in Stroud, known for seasonal local produce, polished cooking, and a relaxed intimate atmosphere.
Acclaimed Stroud institution famous for organic vegetarian food, wholesome cakes, and a laid-back community feel.
Historic pub in nearby Amberley known for elevated British dishes, local ingredients, and scenic Cotswold surroundings.
Moderate for the Cotswolds area. Hotels can be pricey in peak season, but pubs, casual meals, and local buses are usually manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: optional small change or round up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stroud 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 Stroud, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stansted Mountfitchet to Stroud trains use the Stansted Mountfitchet to Stroud station pair. Use this guide to compare Stansted Mountfitchet and Stroud train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stansted Mountfitchet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Cork House
Wi-Fi is available at Stansted Mountfitchet.
Ticket office support is available at Stansted Mountfitchet.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Parking, WC.
Available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Staff help available: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Stroud is 1 km from Stroud city centre. Public transport options include:
Stroud has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stroud.
Ticket office support is available at Stroud.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stroud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stroud: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stroud: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access to each platform via drop off points however step free access between the ticket office and Platform 2 can only be achieved via a stepbridge on the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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