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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bishop's Stortford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 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 domestic flight to Bishop's Stortford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bishop's Stortford

Average rates range from around £124 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)
£28+
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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)
£115+
Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£76+
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 £40 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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 £40 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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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.