Train times from Stratford to London
Stratford connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is Liverpool Street in 6 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 6 minutes to Liverpool Street
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (Liverpool Street, Paddington, Victoria)
- Operator
- Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Stratford to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Street | 6 min | same as fastest | 10 min | 28.0/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Paddington | 19 min | same as fastest | 20 min | 11.6/hr | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
| Victoria | 79 minchange at Clapham Junction | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern |
Stratford to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Stratford to London Liverpool Street takes 6 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Stratford the 1st quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 10 minutes, 4 minutes longer. That median covers 210 services arriving at Liverpool Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 28 an hour.
Stratford to Paddington
The fastest train from Stratford to London Paddington takes 19 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Stratford the 8th quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 20 minutes, 1 minute longer. That median covers 87 services arriving at Paddington between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 11.6 an hour.
Stratford to Victoria
The fastest train from Stratford to London Victoria takes 79 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Stratford the 169th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Stratford to London Victoria. The quickest route changes at Clapham Junction.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Stratford to London take?
The fastest train from Stratford reaches London Liverpool Street in 6 minutes. Stratford connects to 3 London terminals: Liverpool Street, Paddington, Victoria.
Which London station should I travel to from Stratford?
Liverpool Street is the quickest at 6 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Liverpool Street, Paddington.
Is Stratford a good commuter town for London?
At 6 minutes to London Liverpool Street, Stratford is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Stratford to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Liverpool Street, Paddington.
What are the nearest stations to Stratford?
The closest alternatives are West Ham, Limehouse, Barking. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Liverpool Street
Stratford is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Liverpool Street, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Stratford, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Limehouse is quicker: 4 km away and 4 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 2 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 5 stations within 20 km that beat Stratford.