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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bishop's Stortford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Bishop's Stortford

If you’re looking for affordable options, thegourmeturk (30 High St, Bishop's) and Little Hallingbury Mill Restaurant (Old Mill Lane Gaston Green) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Bishop's Stortford (17 North Street) and PEACH. (Bishop's Stortford) (5 Church Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bishop's Stortford.

When to visit Bishop's Stortford

Bishop's Stortford in January
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop's Stortford in January
Estimated hotel price
£41
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 domestic flight to Bishop's Stortford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 209 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 domestic flight to Bishop's Stortford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bishop's Stortford

Average rates range from around £123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £194 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bishop's Stortford

Most booked hotels in Bishop's Stortford

One Pelham Grove Bed & Breakfast
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£29+
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£112+
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£116+
Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£75+
Down Hall Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£150+

Hiring a car in Bishop's Stortford

Hiring a car in Bishop's Stortford costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bishop's Stortford, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bishop's Stortford costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bishop's Stortford, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.