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, Ruby's (43-45 Hockerill Street) and The Cock Inn Hotel (The Cock Inn) are great picks.

When to visit Bishop's Stortford

Bishop's Stortford in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop's Stortford in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 26h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 $19. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 314 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 26h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 $19. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

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Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
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British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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LOT
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Bishop's Stortford

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Bishop's Stortford

Hiring a car in Bishop's Stortford

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.