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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. 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, PEACH. (Bishop's Stortford) (5 Church Street) and Côte Brasserie - Bishop's Stortford (17 North Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bishop's Stortford.

When to visit Bishop's Stortford

Bishop's Stortford in March
Estimated hotel price
$64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop's Stortford in March
Estimated hotel price
$64
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 center. The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Nottingham takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Bishops Stortford is the busiest station in Bishop's Stortford. Another popular train station is Bishop's Stortford Eisenham, located 5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop's Stortford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 28 miles from Bishop's Stortford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bishop's Stortford, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Nottingham takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Bishops Stortford is the busiest station in Bishop's Stortford. Another popular train station is Bishop's Stortford Eisenham, located 5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop's Stortford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 28 miles from Bishop's Stortford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bishop's Stortford

Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bishop's Stortford

Most booked hotels in Bishop's Stortford

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 23979 reviews)
$128+
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 52 reviews)
$105+
The White House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 478 reviews)
$117+
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, 15842 reviews)
$142+
Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3736 reviews)
$107+
Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 14807 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Bishop's Stortford

Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.