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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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, 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 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 New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 29m 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 145 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 New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 29m 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

Lufthansa
Good (7,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,706 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,069 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,803 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,524 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,269 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,924 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bishop's Stortford

Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 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 (8.9, 118 reviews)
$123+
Down Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 27 reviews)
$176+
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 71 reviews)
$67+
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 143 reviews)
$131+
Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 49 reviews)
$95+
Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 161 reviews)
$91+

Renting a car in Bishop's Stortford

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.