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Airport transfers between Stratford and Stansted Airport

Where is Stratford Station?

Passengers waiting at Stratford Station bus terminal under distinctive canopy.

Address: Station Street, Stratford, London E15 1AZ, United Kingdom | Find on Maps

Stratford Station (London E15 1AZ) is a major transport hub in East London, about 9 km east of central London. It connects the Central Line, Jubilee Line, Elizabeth Line, DLR, Overground, and National Rail services. The station provides step-free access and links to nearby attractions like Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Trains

Stratford Station offers National Rail services via Greater Anglia's Stansted Express, Elizabeth Line, and Overground to destinations including Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street. These trains provide quick and reliable travel around London and beyond.

Buses

Multiple London buses stop right outside the station, including routes 25, 86, 158, 257, 425, D8, N25, and N86. National Express and Flixbus coaches also serve dedicated stops nearby for airport transfers.

Tube

The London Underground Central and Jubilee lines operate from inside the station, connecting to central London and Canary Wharf with frequent services. Operating hours run from around 5am to midnight daily.

Taxis

A taxi rank is available outside the station 24/7, offering comfortable options for luggage-heavy trips or late-night travel.

Where is Stansted Airport?

Stansted Airport terminal exterior with modern glass architecture.

Address: Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW, United Kingdom | Find on Maps

Stansted Airport is situated 52 km northeast of Stratford Station in Essex. It primarily handles low-cost carriers and provides direct public transport to London, including trains and buses. The airport offers coach terminals just outside arrivals for easy pickups.

Train

The Stansted Express provides direct services to Stratford, taking 40-45 minutes with Wi-Fi and ample luggage space.

Bus

Flibco and National Express operate frequent coaches, with journeys of 50 minutes from £6.99. These services run every 30 minutes.

Taxi/Minivan

Private taxis and minivans deliver door-to-door transfers in 40-60 minutes, available 24/7 with flight monitoring.

Compare your options

OperatorModeOne-way price (from)DurationFrequency/Details

Stansted Express

Shared train

£22

40-45 mins

Every 15-30 mins; 5:30am-12:30am; Wi-Fi, luggage. ​

Flibco

Shared bus

£7.50

50 mins

Every 30 mins, 24/7; direct, flexible tickets.

National Express

Shared bus

£18.17

50-90 mins

Frequent 24/7-ish; direct, flexible cancel. ​

Private taxi

Private Sedan & Business Sedan, Luxury, Hybrid, Electric vehicles or Minivan

£54.71

40-60 mins

24/7 door-to-door; groups up to 8. ​

Popular services

National Express

Mode of transfer: Bus transfer

National Express

Stansted Express

Mode of transfer: Train transfer

Stansted Express

Flibco

Mode of transfer: Bus transfer

Flibco

Plan your journey: Stansted Airport to Stratford Station

One-way transfer tickets
  • Stansted Express One-Way Tickets Tickets: Stansted Airport to/from Stratford Station
  • National Express One-Way Tickets: Stansted Airport to/from Stratford Station
  • Flibco Tickets: Stansted Airport to/from Stratford Station
  • Private Transfers from/to Stansted Airport
Round-trip transfer tickets
  • Stansted Express Round-Trip Tickets: Stansted Airport to/from Stratford Station

Flibco and National Express buses provide the cheapest rides with frequent departures, ample luggage space, and near-24/7 availability.
Recommended tickets: Flibco Tickets: Stansted Airport to/from Stratford Station or National Express Tickets: Stansted Airport to/from Stratford Station

  • Stansted Airport to Stratford: 12:05am–11:45pm
  • Stratford to Stansted Airport: 12:05am–11:35pm

​National Express timetable

Stansted Airport | Bishop's Stortford | Harlow Town | Tottenham Hale | Stratford

​Stansted Express routes & stops

Exploring Stratford: Dining, lodging, and sightseeing

  • Nando's Westfield: Westfield stratford city, LR 06 - 07, Zone, M4, Montfichet Rd, London E20 1ET, United Kingdom
  • XIX Nineteen: 369 High St, London E15 4QZ, United Kingdom
  • ZUZU Bistro Bar: 49, Stratosphere Tower, Great Eastern Rd, London E15 1DL, United Kingdom
  • Tonkotsu Stratford: International Quarter, 1 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, United Kingdom
  • FIGO Stratford: 17 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, United Kingdom
  • Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park: The legacy of the 2012 Olympic Games lives on at this sprawling park. Wander amidst landscaped gardens and cycle along scenic paths.
  • Westfield Stratford City: Indulge in retail therapy at Westfield Stratford City, a massive shopping mall with over 270 stores, restaurants, and cinemas.
  • Theatre Royal Stratford East: Dating back to 1884, this theatre is a cultural center in Stratford, so make sure to catch a live performance at Theatre Royal Stratford East.
  • ArcelorMittal Orbit: Get on top of the UK's tallest sculpture, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, for stunning panoramic views of London. For those who are brave enough, experience the descent on the world's longest tunnel slide!

Frequently asked questions about Stratford to Stansted Airport transfers

Yes, multiple services, including Stansted Express trains, Flibco and National Express buses, and private transfers connect Stratford to Stansted Airport reliably.