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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 €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 40m. 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 €10, while a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m 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 |
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 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 €15.
Other travel options to Stratford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (45m by bus vs 46m by car) and save roughly €2 compared to fuel and tolls (€15 vs €17). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
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.
C352757:02 AM0h09London Liverpool Street (LST)7:11 AMMaryland (MYL)€71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C352757:02 AM0h09London Liverpool Street (LST)7:11 AMMaryland (MYL)€71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P669168:38 AM0h07London Liverpool Street (LST)8:45 AMStratford (London) (SRA)€91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C352837:48 AM0h09London Liverpool Street (LST)7:57 AMMaryland (MYL)€71One-way0 transfers
- C352706:32 AM0h09London Liverpool Street (LST)6:41 AMMaryland (MYL)€71One-way0 transfers
- C352736:49 AM0h09London Liverpool Street (LST)6:58 AMMaryland (MYL)€71One-way0 transfers
Flibco6:30 AM0h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7:15 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€161One-way0 transfers- Flibco7:30 PM0h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station8:15 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€161One-way0 transfers
- Flibco7:30 AM0h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station8:15 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€161One-way0 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 €13.
Other travel options to Stratford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 17m.
- Around 49 buses per day.
- Around 15 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 London St Pancras International (STP) 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 Elizabeth line to go to Stratford by train.
- Travel with flibco, National Express, Flibco to go to Stratford by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Elizabeth line.
- 49 direct buses per day with flibco, National Express, Flibco.
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