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, 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 January
Estimated hotel price
RM 304
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bishop's Stortford in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 304
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 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

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 RM 94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 188 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Bishops Stortford is the busiest station in Bishop's Stortford. Another popular train station is Bishop's Stortford Eisenham, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop's Stortford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 46 km from Bishop's Stortford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 201 km and will cost you around RM 28. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about RM 47 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Bishop's Stortford, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bishop's Stortford from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

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 RM 94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 188 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Bishops Stortford is the busiest station in Bishop's Stortford. Another popular train station is Bishop's Stortford Eisenham, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bishop's Stortford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 46 km from Bishop's Stortford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bishop's Stortford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Bishop's Stortford takes 201 km and will cost you around RM 28. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about RM 47 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Bishop's Stortford

Airlines serving Bishop's Stortford

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,589 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,265 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,954 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (861 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,722 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bishop's Stortford

Average rates range from around RM 666 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,166 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

Hiring a car in Bishop's Stortford

Expect to pay RM 8.89 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 RM 106.66 and RM 142.21. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.89 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 RM 106.66 and RM 142.21. The most frequently booked car type in Bishop's Stortford is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.