Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bishop's Stortford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bishop's Stortford

With a population of 45,001, Bishop's Stortford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bishop's Stortford has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bishop's Stortford

If you’re looking for affordable options, PEACH. (Bishop's Stortford) (5 Church Street) and The Catherine Wheel (Pelham Rd, Gravesend, Albury) are great picks.

When to visit Bishop's Stortford

Bishop's Stortford in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop's Stortford in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bishop's Stortford

Plane

When flying to Bishop's Stortford, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Train. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Bishops Stortford is the busiest station in Bishop's Stortford. Another popular train station is Bishop's Stortford Eisenham, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop's Stortford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 46 km from Bishop's Stortford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 217 km and will cost you around $18. From Paris, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 925 km.

Plane

When flying to Bishop's Stortford, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Train. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Bishops Stortford is the busiest station in Bishop's Stortford. Another popular train station is Bishop's Stortford Eisenham, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop's Stortford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 46 km from Bishop's Stortford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 217 km and will cost you around $18. From Paris, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 925 km.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

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Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,129 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Brussels Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Bishop's Stortford

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Stansted Lodge Elsenham and Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bishop's Stortford

Hiring a car in Bishop's Stortford

Expect to pay $3.03 per litre in Bishop's Stortford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.30 and $48.40. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.03 per litre in Bishop's Stortford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.30 and $48.40. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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