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 December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop's Stortford in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 35h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Bishops Stortford is the busiest station in Bishop's Stortford. Another popular train station is Bishop's Stortford Eisenham, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop's Stortford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 28 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 145 miles and will cost you around $25. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bishop's Stortford, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 35h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Bishops Stortford is the busiest station in Bishop's Stortford. Another popular train station is Bishop's Stortford Eisenham, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop's Stortford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 28 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 145 miles and will cost you around $25. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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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 $3.57 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 $42.75 and $57.00. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.57 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 $42.75 and $57.00. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.