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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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, 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop's Stortford in February
Estimated hotel price
$46
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 center. The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city center, Bishops Stortford is the busiest station in Bishop's Stortford. Another popular train station is Bishop's Stortford Eisenham, located 7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop's Stortford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 46 km from Bishop's Stortford. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 153 km and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 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 center. The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city center, Bishops Stortford is the busiest station in Bishop's Stortford. Another popular train station is Bishop's Stortford Eisenham, located 7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop's Stortford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 46 km from Bishop's Stortford. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 153 km and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

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Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bishop's Stortford

Most booked hotels in Bishop's Stortford

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One Pelham Grove Bed & Breakfast
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 332 reviews)
$45+
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 10130 reviews)
$144+
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Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4425 reviews)
$104+
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Down Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1612 reviews)
$186+
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Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2962 reviews)
$107+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 8760 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Bishop's Stortford

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Bishop's Stortford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 8% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Bishop's Stortford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 8% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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