RoutavioPopular routesStratfordStratford to Stansted
StratfordStansted42 km

How to get from Stratford to Stansted

  • 42 km as the crow flies

Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.

Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.

At a glance

  • Fastest

    3h 34m

    2 transfers

    Train + Bus

    €26

  • Cheapest

    3h 44m

    2 transfers

    Train + Bus

    €25

Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Stratford to Stansted: train, bus. The two cities are about 42 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.

42 km

Stratford to Stansted: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€253h 44m · 2 transfers · train, bus
trainbusbus
  1. 1
    Stratford → Londontrain
    London Overground·12m
  2. 2
    London → London Lutonbus
    Airport shuttle bus·1h 11m
  3. 3
    London Luton → Stanstedbus
    Regional connection·1h 27m
Against the other options
vs the fastest+10m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

The observed fares belong to earlier dates.

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Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26

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Operators seen on these journeys

London OvergroundStratford-LondonBook →Airport shuttle busLondon-London LutonSee live options and dates →Regional connectionLondon Luton-StanstedBook →

On this route you travel with London Overground, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Stratford to Stansted works

Start with a London Overground train from Stratford to London, about 12 min. Transfer in London and continue by Regional connection bus on to Stansted (1h 27m). In total it's roughly €25 over 3h 44m, 2 transfers.

Stratford to Stansted: common questions

Is there a train from Stratford to Stansted?

Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

Is there a bus from Stratford to Stansted?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is Stansted from Stratford?

About 42 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Stratford to Stansted?

On this route you travel with London Overground, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection.

What is the cheapest way to get from Stratford to Stansted?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: London Overground, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026