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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bishop's Stortford to London
Showing times and prices for 04 Aug
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
45 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bishop's Stortford to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bishop's Stortford to London will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Fast coaches
Of the 3 buses that leave Bishop's Stortford for London every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
21:001h25Bishop's Stortford22:25London£171One-way0 changes
21:351h45Bishop's Stortford23:20London£201One-way0 changes- 22:351h45Bishop's Stortford0:20London£201One-way0 changes
- 21:001h25Bishop's Stortford22:25London£171One-way0 changes
- 21:351h45Bishop's Stortford23:20London£201One-way0 changes
- 22:351h45Bishop's Stortford0:20London£201One-way0 changes
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Compare train and coach for Bishop's Stortford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bishop's Stortford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 45 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£18 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bishop's Stortford to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bishop's Stortford to London coaches for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 21:00 Bishop's Stortford | 1h25 | 22:25 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:35 Bishop's Stortford | 1h45 | 23:20 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:00 Bishop's Stortford | 1h25 | 23:25 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:35 Bishop's Stortford | 1h45 | 0:20 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bishop's Stortford to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Bishop's Stortford to London run on average 65 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 65 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 1h 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 65 |
Direct buses 65 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, National Express, Arriva UK, Central Connect from Bishop's Stortford to LondonYou can travel by bus between Bishop's Stortford to London with Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, National Express, Arriva UK, Central Connect for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
£15
Megabus frequency
40 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
£14
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Airport Bus Express Ltd
About
Airport Bus Express Ltd. is a UK-based bus company providing affordable and reliable airport transfer services to major London airports, including Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton. The company emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and passenger satisfaction through regular vehicle maintenance. They offer both regular passenger transportation and bus rentals. Routes often include breaks for longer journeys, and while M-tickets are available on some routes, printing may be required for others. Airport Bus Express aims to provide a stress-free experience with easy online booking and connections to various transport hubs in London.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
£10
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
123 a day
Luggage included
One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
Additional luggage
A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type; some tickets are non-refundable.
Refund
If a service is canceled or delayed by more than 120 minutes, passengers have the right to alternative transport or a full ticket refund.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
Arriva UK
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 54m
Cheapest Price
£24
Arriva UK frequency
8 a day
Central Connect
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Central Connect frequency
2 a day
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- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
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FAQs: Bishop's Stortford to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bishop's Stortford to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Bishop's Stortford to London can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bishop's Stortford to London is £18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Bishop's Stortford to London is 1h 25m to travel the 45 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Bishop's Stortford to London leaves at 0:01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bishop's Stortford to London leaves at 23:58.
Yes, there are 65 direct coaches a day from Bishop's Stortford to London with Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Bishop's Stortford to London, you can count on Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, National Express, Arriva UK, Central Connect for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bishop's Stortford and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Bishop's Stortford , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, Harlow, Temporary Bus Station (Stand D) . When arriving in London , you can end your route in coach stations like London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road (Stop L), London, Leman Street / Buckle Street (Aldgate East), London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station), London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road, London, Tottenham Hale Bus Station, London, York Road (London Eye), London, Baker Street Station, London, Marble Arch, London, Canada Square South (Canary Wharf Station), London, Redbridge Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station), London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, St John's Wood, London, Victoria Rail Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Lithos Road, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B), London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road, London, Stratford City Bus Station, London, Golders Green Station, London, Mile End / Aberavon Rd, London, Bethnal Green, London, Lewisham, London, Elephant and Castle, London, Bow Church Station (Stop A), Finsbury Park, Isledon Road, London, Walworth, London, Eltham, London, New Cross Gate, London, Wembley Stadium (First Way).Passengers board the coach most frequently from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), located 3 away from the city centre.
A day trip to London from Bishop's Stortford is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bishop's Stortford to London is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bishop's Stortford and London including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bishop's Stortford to London:
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bishop's Stortford to London for coach company Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bishop's Stortford to London depends on the coach companies:
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type
- some tickets are non-refundable.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Bishop's Stortford to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bishop's Stortford to London:
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Bishop's Stortford to London:
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bishop's Stortford to London.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bishop's Stortford to London with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bishop's Stortford to London with the following coach company: Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bishop's Stortford to London with the following coach company: Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bishop's Stortford and London
Most Bishop's Stortford to London buses use the Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station to London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) station pair, with some services arriving at London, Victoria Coach Station. Use this guide to compare Bishop's Stortford and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Bishop's Stortford
Arrival bus stations in London
Which London station do buses from Bishop's Stortford arrive at?
Buses from Bishop's Stortford to London most often arrive at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G). Some services arrive at {secondaryArrivalStation}, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your London arrival station.
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)London, Bishopsgate, EC2M 4NR, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) from London city centre
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
BusA8 · 20m · £0.90 · every ~11 min
26, N26 · 21m · £4 · every ~27 min
SubwayCentral · 13m · £3 · every ~94 min
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) bus station facilities and services
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and concourse area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G): Elevators, ramps.
London, Victoria Coach Station164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
BusN11, N44 · 9m · £10 · every ~4 min
148 · 17m · £2 · every ~30 min
24 · 25m · £2 · every ~25 min
38, N38 · 30m · £2 · every ~46 min
A8 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~10 min
390 · 35m · £2 · every ~26 min
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road from London city centre
BusN343, N89 · 9m · £14 · every ~5 min
N381 · 10m · £2 · every ~2 min
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