Traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Stratford
London Underground (Tube)
Heathrow to Stratford via the Piccadilly Line and Central Line
Take the Piccadilly Line (dark blue) from Heathrow to Holborn.
At Holborn, switch to the Central Line (red) and travel to Stratford.
Trains run about every 10 minutes from Heathrow and it will take you about an hour to get to London. Underground walkways link Heathrow Central tube station with the terminals. Heathrow Airport is in fare zone 6.
The first train to central London leaves Heathrow Central Station (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) at 05:13 (05:57 on Sundays) and the last train leaves Heathrow Central Station (Terminals 1,2 and 3) at 23:49 (23:30 on Sundays).
These times are subject to change - check with London Underground Travel Information before travelling.
Cost:
£5.60-6.00 (peak) or £3.50 (off-peak) with an Oyster card or contactless card.
Higher fare if paying by cash (around £6.00+).
Time:
Around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Tickets:
Use an Oyster card or a contactless payment card.
You can also buy single tickets at the station, but these are more expensive.
National Express Coach
You can take a National Express coach from Heathrow to Stratford
Cost:
Approx. £10-£15 for a one-way ticket.
Time:
Around 1 hour 30 minutes (depending on traffic).
Tickets:
Book online in advance or buy at the airport.
Summary of otions
- Tube (Piccadilly + Central Lines): £3.50-6.00, around 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Elizabeth Line: £12.80-13.30, around 1 hour.
- Heathrow Express + Tube: £25-40 total, around 50 minutes.
- Taxi/Private Hire: £50-120, around 1 hour 10 minutes.
- National Express Coach: £10-15, around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Using an Oyster or contactless card is the easiest and cheapest option for public transport.
Elizabeth Line (train)
Direct route from Heathrow to Stratford (Change at Paddington)
Take the Elizabeth Line from Heathrow to Paddington Station.
At Paddington, switch to the Elizabeth Line and head to Stratford.
Cost:
Around £12.80-13.30 using an Oyster card or contactless payment.
Time:
Approximately 1 hour.
Tickets:
Use an Oyster card, contactless card, or buy a ticket from the ticket machine.
Heathrow Express + Tube
Heathrow Express to Paddington + Central Line Tube to Stratford
Take the Heathrow Express from Heathrow to Paddington (non-stop, 15 minutes).
From Paddington, take the Central Line to Stratford.
Cost:
Heathrow Express: Around £25-37 for a single ticket (depending on booking time).
Tube fare: £2.50-£3.50 (Oyster/contactless).
Time:
Around 50 minutes.
Tickets:
Heathrow Express tickets can be bought online or at the station.
Use an Oyster card or contactless card for the tube.
Taxi or Private Hire
A taxi or private car is the most direct option, but it’s also the most expensive.
Cost:
Black cab: Approx. £80-£120 depending on traffic.
Private hire (Uber, Bolt, etc.): Approx. £50-£90.
Time:
Around 1 hour 10 minutes (varies depending on traffic).
Tickets:
Pay via card or cash for taxis, or use the app for private hire cars
