Stratford

Once home of the London 2012 Olympics, there’s a whole lot to see and do in East London. Stratford Station perfectly positions you to visit Westfield, Stratford City - the largest urban shopping centre in London – or the iconic O2 Arena.

Getting to and from Stansted Airport via Stratford (East London) takes around 60 minutes. To get to the airport, it’s a quick 13 minute tube to Tottenham Hale and then a 36 minutes journey to the airport.

For those landing in the UK and looking to head into London, Stratford’s a great location to aim for. With great connections via the Central and Jubilee lines, the quick journey into the city is stress-free.

Canary Wharf and The Docklands

Thanks to a multi-billion-pound regeneration in the 1980s, this part of East London has become one of the city’s most exclusive areas.

For leisure

Head for West India Quay – just 11 minutes from Stratford by DLR. Eat, drink and relax al fresco, ride the Emirates Air Line, explore the Museum of London Docklands, and enjoy the riverside views.

For business

Meetings in Canary Wharf? Leaving the train at Stratford lets you fit as much as possible into your business trip.

Canary Wharf is around 10 minutes’ away by DLR.

Onward Connections

Travel towards Central London, and you’ll pass through London’s East End – home to world-renowned markets, quirky cafes and a vibrant nightlife.

By Docklands Light Railway (DLR)

Staying in the East? Take the DLR. Services from Stratford run towards Beckton, Woolwich and Lewisham.

By Tube

Stratford Station is on the Central and Jubilee lines.

Plan your route

By train

From Stratford Station you can travel to Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and throughout the east of England.

Plan your route

Stratford Station
Station Street
Stratford
Greater London
E15 1AZ

Car parking

Spaces 0
Accessible spaces 0

Car parking is available at Westfield's or Stratford Shopping Centre.
Accessible car park equipment No
CCTV coverage No
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Cycle parking

Cycle racks are available outside the Southern Ticket Hall area which are covered and have CCTV. This is a Westfield facility. 

There are also various bicycle racks in Meridian Square.

There is a bicycle rack also located by the Gibbons road entrance

Storage type Stands
Spaces 0
CCTV coverage Yes
Location

Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station

Bus services

London Buses operate from outside the station.

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format Buses from Stratford (tfl.gov.uk)

Taxi rank

A taxi rank is located at the front of Stratford Station Great Eastern Road, next to bus station and on Montifichet Road by the entrance to Westfield shopping centre.

Accessible taxis

Not available at this station.

Impaired mobility set down / pick up points

Not available at this station.

Metro services

London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.

Airport

Elizabeth Line to Heathrow Airport

DLR to London City Airport

Greater Anglia to Stansted Airport via Tottenham Hale

This station is staffed full time.

Information available from staff

  • Yes - from help point
  • Yes - from ticket office
  • Yes - from information point

Information services opening times

Elizabeth Line - from first train until last

Customer services

Please call our Customer Services Centre on 0343 222 1234 (Service and network charges may apply. Click here for details)

Customer help points

Available at this station.

Passenger information systems

  • Departure screens
  • Announcements

Left luggage

Not available at this station.

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Lost property

Not available at this station.

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Operator TfL Lost property

General services

Ticket gates

Ticket gates are staffed from first to last train
CCTV Yes

Location for Rail Replacement Services

Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and Elizabeth Line will depart from:

Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services

Seated area

Platform 1&2 - Multiple seats available covered under canopy.

Platform 3&5 - Multiple seats available covered under canopy.

Platform 6&8 - Multiple seats available covered under canopy.

Platform 9&10 - Multiple waiting shelters, uncovered seats also available along the platform.

Platform 10a - Waiting Shelters available

Platform 11 - Waiting Shelter available

Platform 12 - Waiting Shelter available

Jubilee & DLR platforms - Seats available and covered by canopy.

Station buffet

Coffee shops & Refreshment Kiosks available

Toilets

Accessible toilets are available located on Jubilee line concourse - radar key required.

Toilets also available in the South concourse under the staircase.
Baby change Yes
WiFi

Find WiFi Hotspots around Stratford (London) station
ATM

ATM machines located in the Northern Ticket hall area and just outside the Southern Entrance.
Shops

Newsagent located in the Central subway opposite platform 3&5 staircase

Waiting room

Not available at this station.

Ramp for train access Yes
Step free access coverage

Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms

Helpline

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please Click Passenger Assist | National Rail

We operate Turn Up and Go and pre-booked assistance at this station. Please speak to a member of staff for any assistance.

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Staff help available

Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.

Wheelchair loan

Available at this station.

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