- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
7 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to London will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 55 trains that leave Stratford for London on Tue, May 26, 55 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 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.
C35262
C38510
C38534
C37375
C38517
C35262
P85630
P85893
P85896
P86371Omio 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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stratford to London costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
The journey is about 40m faster (8m by train vs 48m by car) and roughly $37 (€30) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $47 (€38)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Southeastern, Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia, London Overground, Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR), Elizabeth Line (TfL).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to London trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C38510 | 7:59 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h10 | 8:09 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38517 | 8:03 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h11 | 8:14 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C35262 | 8:07 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h07 | 8:14 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85630 | 8:07 AM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 8:14 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38534 | 8:11 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 8:19 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C37375 | 8:16 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 8:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85893 | 8:17 AM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 8:24 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38548 | 8:21 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 8:29 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38563 | 8:25 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h09 | 8:34 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38573 | 8:29 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h10 | 8:39 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85111 | 8:30 AM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 8:37 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38579 | 8:33 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h11 | 8:44 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85635 | 8:35 AM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h08 | 8:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C35264 | 8:37 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h07 | 8:44 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86371 | 8:39 AM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 8:46 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38200 | 8:41 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 8:49 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85896 | 8:47 AM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 8:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85323 | 9:01 AM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h09 | 9:10 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85639 | 9:11 AM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 9:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85326 | 9:31 AM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 9:38 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85906 | 9:47 AM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 9:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85330 | 10:01 AM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 10:08 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85370 | 8:31 PM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 8:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85976 | 8:47 PM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 8:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38473 | 9:01 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 9:09 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85183 | 9:01 PM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 9:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76760 | 9:05 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 9:13 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38483 | 9:08 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 9:16 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01129 | 9:08 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 9:16 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85722 | 9:11 PM Stratford International (SFA) | 0h07 | 9:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C37364 | 9:16 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 9:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66773 | 9:20 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 9:28 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38508 | 9:23 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 9:31 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67006 | 9:23 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h08 | 9:31 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stratford to London run on average 19 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 7m.
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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