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Compare train and bus for London to Stratford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stratford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Stratford
Compare the available ways to get from London to Stratford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Stratford:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Stratford costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Stratford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
The journey is about 35m faster (11m by train vs 46m by car) and roughly $8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 vs $21). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Stratford
How to get from London to Stratford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Stratford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P667226:00 AM 0h07 London Liverpool Street (LST) 6:07 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P66722
6:00 AM 0h07 London Liverpool Street (LST) 6:07 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P66722
6:00 AM 0h07 London Liverpool Street (LST) 6:07 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P66502
6:17 AM 0h07 London Liverpool Street (LST) 6:24 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - P66912
6:02 AM 0h07 London Liverpool Street (LST) 6:09 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - P66929
8:16 AM 0h08 London Liverpool Street (LST) 8:24 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Flibco
3:00 PM 0h45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 3:45 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - Flibco
9:30 PM 0h45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 10:15 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - Flibco
11:00 AM 0h45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 11:45 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stratford:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Stratford costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Stratford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Stratford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and arrive in Stratford (London) (SRA).
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in London, Stratford City Bus Station.
- Travel with Flibco, National Express to go to Stratford by bus.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia to go to Stratford by train.
- 43 direct buses per day with Flibco, National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Elizabeth line.
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