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 January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop's Stortford in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 32h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $77 for a 2h 01m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bishop's Stortford using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 209 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 217 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 32h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $77 for a 2h 01m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bishop's Stortford using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 209 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

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Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

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Cathay Pacific
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Brussels 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 $3.04 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 $36.45 and $48.60. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bishop's Stortford, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.04 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 $36.45 and $48.60. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bishop's Stortford, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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