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Outbound fromStansted Airport to Stratford (London) by train
It takes an average of 1h 48m to travel from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) by train, over a distance of around 26 miles (43 km). There are normally 79 trains per day travelling from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) and tickets for this journey start from £23 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:34 | |
| Departure station | Stansted Airport | |
| Arrival station | Stratford (London) | |
| Journey time | From 51m | |
| Distance | 26 miles (43 km) | |
| Frequency | 79 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23 | |
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Take the train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) in 51 minutes
If you want to travel from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) by train to take around 1 hour 48 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 51 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 79 trains per day running on this route, which spans 26 miles (43 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Stratford (London). You can travel on this route with either Greater Anglia, c2c or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) start from £23.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Journey details
Want to know more about your journey from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
How long does the train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) take?
The average journey time by train between Stansted Airport and Stratford (London) is 1 hour and 48 minutes, with around 79 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
What's the fastest journey time between Stansted Airport and Stratford (London) by train?
The fastest journey time by train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) is 51 minutes.
How much does the train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) cost?
Train ticket prices from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Is there a direct train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London)?
No, there are no direct train services from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London). Travelling from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
What time does the first train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) leave?
The first train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) leaves at 04:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
What time does the last train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) leave?
The last train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) leaves at 23:34. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
What's the distance between Stansted Airport and Stratford (London) by train?
Trains travelling from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London) cover a distance of around 26 miles (43 km) during the journey.
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If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Stratford (London) to Stansted Airport.
Cheap train tickets from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London)
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