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. Bishop's Stortford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop's Stortford in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 95
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 flight to Bishop's Stortford from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 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 C$ 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 28m 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 rental from London, which is about 28 miles from Bishop's Stortford. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 22 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 centre The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 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 C$ 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 28m 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 rental from London, which is about 28 miles from Bishop's Stortford. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bishop's Stortford

Average rates range from around C$ 198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 322 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Stansted Lodge Guest House and Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport.

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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
Down Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 188+
Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 119+
Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 73+

Renting a car in Bishop's Stortford

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre 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 C$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bishop's Stortford, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre 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 C$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bishop's Stortford, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.