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Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London) by train

First train

07:00

Last train

09:00

Departure station

Hayes (Kent)

Arrival station

Stratford (London)

Journey time

From 1h 5m

Distance

11 miles (18 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

London Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

How to travel from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London) by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London)? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Hayes (Kent) and Stratford (London), which usually take 1 hour 8 minutes to complete the 11 miles (18 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 5 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Stratford (London) by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Southeastern, Thameslink or London Overground are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London) if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Stratford (London)? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Hayes (Kent) and Stratford (London) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London) is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London)?

No, there are no direct train services from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London). Travelling from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London) by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London) leave?

The first train from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London) leaves at 07:00. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London) leave?

The last train from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London) leaves at 09:00. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Hayes (Kent) and Stratford (London) by train?

Trains travelling from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London) cover a distance of around 11 miles (18 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Stratford (London) to Hayes (Kent).

Cheap train tickets from Hayes (Kent) to Stratford (London)

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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