Traveling from Stansted Airport to Stratford
Stansted Express + Tube
Stansted Express to Liverpool Street + Central Line Tube to Stratford
Take the Stansted Express train from Stansted Airport to Liverpool Street Station (runs every 15 minutes, journey time around 47 minutes).
From Liverpool Street, take the Central Line (red line) on the London Underground to Stratford (10 minutes).
Cost:
Stansted Express: £20-25 for a one-way ticket (cheaper if booked in advance).
Tube fare: £2.50-3.50 using Oyster or contactless.
Time: Around 1 hour total.
Tickets: Stansted Express tickets can be bought online or at the station.
Use an Oyster card, contactless payment, or buy a single ticket for the tube part.
Taxi or Private Hire
A direct taxi or private hire from Stansted Airport to Stratford is also an option, but it’s the most expensive.
Cost:
Taxi: Approx. £90-120 depending on traffic.
Private hire (Uber, Bolt, etc.): Approx. £60-90.
Time: Around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic.
Tickets: Book via a taxi app or hire a black cab from the airport.
National Express Coach
Direct National Express coach service from Stansted Airport to Stratford Bus Station
Take the National Express coach from Stansted Airport to Stratford Bus Station (runs every 30 minutes).
Cost: Approx. £8-12 for a one-way ticket (prices vary based on booking time).
Time: Around 50 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Tickets: Buy tickets online in advance or at the airport coach station.