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Stratford

Stratford is a Zone 3 station on the Shenfield branch of the Elizabeth line, with step-free access and trains from 05:19 to 01:02 Monday to Saturday.

A major interchange next to Westfield. Busy around events and at weekends; wide and well signed.

Step-free
3/5
Quietest ~09:00Moderate

Next trains

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Westbound

Eastbound

First & last trains

Monday–Saturday

05:19 – 01:02

Sunday

06:16 – 01:02

Scheduled times from the national timetable - the first and last Elizabeth line trains calling here, in either direction. Planned engineering work (especially at weekends) can change them, so check the live board on the day. See every departure time for Stratford, first & last trains or the Shenfield branch timetable.

Fares & journey times

See journey times from Stratford to any Elizabeth line station, or single fares from Stratford with contactless or Oyster.

Best exits

Westfield / Stratford City

Best for Westfield Stratford, Olympic Park, London Stadium, The Aquatics Centre

Follow signs for Stratford City for Westfield and the Olympic Park, under cover throughout.

Stratford town centre / bus station

Best for Stratford town centre, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Buses

The southern exit serves the older town centre, market and bus station.

Quiet times & luggage

Typical weekday, by hour - greener is quieter, with more room for luggage.

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Typically around 45% of this station's weekly peak (measured TfL entry/exit data, from the adjoining Tube station). Manageable with luggage: Stratford scores 3/5 for travelling with luggage - around 09:00 is usually the easiest time.

Connections

National Rail (Greater Anglia)Central lineJubilee lineDLRLondon Overground

Westfield and the Olympic Park are a covered walk from the station.

Nearby

  • Westfield Stratford City · 4 min walkOne of Europe's largest shopping centres, with cinema and food halls, reached under cover from Stratford station.
  • Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park · 8 min walkPlaygrounds, waterways, the ArcelorMittal Orbit and open parkland, a short walk from Stratford.

Along the line

WhitechapelCentral core · Zone 2MarylandShenfield branch · Zone 3

Neighbouring Elizabeth line stations. See the full map or live line status.