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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. 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 November
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop's Stortford in November
Estimated hotel price
£45
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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 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 Turo, 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 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 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 Turo, 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 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

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Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bishop's Stortford

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One Pelham Grove Bed & Breakfast
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Down Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Bishop's Stortford

Hiring a car in Bishop's Stortford costs £20 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bishop's Stortford costs £20 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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