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 Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 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 Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bishop's Stortford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bishop's Stortford to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bishop's Stortford

Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $247 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, 24887 reviews)
$143+
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 54 reviews)
$114+
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, 16662 reviews)
$149+
Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3942 reviews)
$96+
Down Hall Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 891 reviews)
$191+
Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 15494 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Bishop's Stortford

Renting a car in Bishop's Stortford costs $37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. 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.

Renting a car in Bishop's Stortford costs $37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. 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.