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Location notes
A modern four platform station on sited in the regenerated London area of Stratford, despite the moniker 'International', no trains to outside of the UK stop at the station.
The station is on the High Speed 1 (HS1) line.
You will need to sign in and purchase a platform ticket (10p in Jan 2013) to gain access to the platforms, however this is a relatively simple procedure. Tripods are not permitted on the platforms.
The station is on the High Speed 1 (HS1) line.
You will need to sign in and purchase a platform ticket (10p in Jan 2013) to gain access to the platforms, however this is a relatively simple procedure. Tripods are not permitted on the platforms.
Railway type and traffic
Only:Class 395 "Javelins" Class 373 "Eurostar"
Link to Real Time Trains
RTT Link Stratford International - HS1
This link should be close to the location, but may not be the actual location so please check the page. This link will take you to what is happening 'around now'. Dates and times can be changed at the top of the page.
This link should be close to the location, but may not be the actual location so please check the page. This link will take you to what is happening 'around now'. Dates and times can be changed at the top of the page.
Environment
A reasonably busy well staffed 4 platform station made largely from concrete, with some glass thrown in for good measure.
A flyover runs above the station for access to Temple Mills Eurostar depot, you can just about see passing trains on the extreme western end of the platforms, but photography isn't easy due to the height of the fencing at this point.
A flyover runs above the station for access to Temple Mills Eurostar depot, you can just about see passing trains on the extreme western end of the platforms, but photography isn't easy due to the height of the fencing at this point.
Road directions
Like a lot of London locations travelling by car isn't recommended, please try to park outside London and travel in by public transport!
If you're determined to drive however, then you can access the area from Essex using the A12 trunk road and A118 and from Central London using the A11 then A118.
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Stratford International - HS1 map co-ordinates
If you're determined to drive however, then you can access the area from Essex using the A12 trunk road and A118 and from Central London using the A11 then A118.
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Stratford International - HS1 map co-ordinates
Parking
No car parks at either Stratford International or Regional stations, the nearest being in Stratford's Great Eastern Road.
Public transport
Definitely a better option for this location, with direct rail links on HS1 from London St Pancras and Kent, and from most of Essex and East Anglia (as well as London Liverpool Street) into Stratford Regional station, which is only a short DLR trip away from International.
Buses from most parts of London serve Stratford, as well as Underground services.
At the time of writing travel cards and Oyster cards are not valid to use on HS1 services between St Pancras and Stratford.
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Buses from most parts of London serve Stratford, as well as Underground services.
At the time of writing travel cards and Oyster cards are not valid to use on HS1 services between St Pancras and Stratford.
Click here to set up your location for directions to this location
Amenities
Toilets and food outlets on the station, with most other retail requirements served by the massive Westfield shopping centre, which is adjacent to the station.
Accommodation
Plenty of accommodation in Stratford, as well as the rest of London!
Sun Compass
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Stratford International - HS1
Streetmap links
Stratford International - HS1 general view map
Stratford International - HS1 close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Stratford International - HS1
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Stratford International - HS1
Googly map
Stratford International - HS1 general view map
Stratford International - HS1 close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Stratford International - HS1
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Photographic notes
If you can live with the restricted amount of traction, then this is a decent station for photographers and videographers, with the starkly modern architecture of the station providing an urbane backdrop.
Noise levels for videos are fine, although the passengers can sometimes get in the way, or make untoward noises!
The rising incline on the western end of the station makes for an interesting picture if you have a powerful zoom.
Noise levels for videos are fine, although the passengers can sometimes get in the way, or make untoward noises!
The rising incline on the western end of the station makes for an interesting picture if you have a powerful zoom.
General views - All photographs © Tim Squires unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking east
Fig 3 - Looking west
Location Video
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
