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, 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 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 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 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 center. The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bishop's Stortford

Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 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, 24498 reviews)
$141+
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 53 reviews)
$110+
The White House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 488 reviews)
$116+
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, 16207 reviews)
$143+
Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3850 reviews)
$101+
Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 15202 reviews)
$99+

Renting a car in Bishop's Stortford

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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 $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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.