Elizabeth Line GuideGood Service

StratfordShenfield

About 36 minutes on the Elizabeth line, direct - £6.40 off-peak (£9.80 peak) with contactless.

Journey time

about 36 min

Changes

Direct - no changes

Adult single

£6.40 off-peak (£9.80 peak)

Weekday frequency

every ~7 min

What it costs

£6.40 off-peak (£9.80 peak) for an adult single with contactless or Oyster. Peak fares apply when you touch in between 06:30 and 09:30 or between 16:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday. Everything else is off-peak, including all day Saturday and Sunday and public holidays.

Daily and weekly capping limits what you pay across all TfL services, so several journeys in a day often cost less than the singles added up.

When peak fares apply

The route

Direct trains call at 11 stations between Stratford and Shenfield:

  1. Maryland ·
  2. Forest Gate ·
  3. Manor Park ·
  4. Ilford ·
  5. Seven Kings ·
  6. Goodmayes ·
  7. Chadwell Heath ·
  8. Romford ·
  9. Gidea Park ·
  10. Harold Wood ·
  11. Brentwood

Departures from Stratford

Direct trains to Shenfield only. First 05:31, last 01:02 on weekdays.

Mon-Fri 05:31 – 01:02 · 170 trains
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Saturday 05:31 – 01:02 · 148 trains
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Sunday 06:39 – 01:02 · 72 trains
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The two stations

Stratford

Zone
3
Step-free
Street to train
Change for
National Rail (Greater Anglia), Central line, Jubilee line, DLR, London Overground
Best exit
Westfield / Stratford City - Westfield Stratford, Olympic Park

Shenfield

Zone
C
Step-free
Street to train
Change for
National Rail (Greater Anglia)

Common questions

How long does the Elizabeth line take from Stratford to Shenfield?

Direct trains take about 36 minutes from Stratford to Shenfield.

How much is the Elizabeth line from Stratford to Shenfield?

£6.40 off-peak (£9.80 peak) for an adult single with contactless or Oyster.

Do I need to change trains from Stratford to Shenfield?

No. Direct Elizabeth line trains run the whole way, calling at 11 stations in between.

What time are the first and last trains from Stratford to Shenfield?

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Stratford at 05:31 and the last at 01:02. Weekend times differ - see the Saturday and Sunday timetables.

Times from the national timetable data (2026-08-21); fares from the TfL single fare finder. Engineering work can change weekend times - check the live board on the day.