The cheapest and fastest trains from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST) will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) for London Liverpool Street (LST) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 46 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 42 km
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£24 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trains for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:24 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0h43 | 06:07 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:14 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0h41 | 07:55 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:09 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0h39 | 15:48 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0h46 | 17:16 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 19 December | |||||
![]() | 04:57 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0h46 | 05:43 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Trains from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 36m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 22:29 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) and London Liverpool Street (LST) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to London Liverpool Street (LST) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Liverpool Street (LST), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) and London Liverpool Street (LST)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 18:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on each platform. Toilets are open during staffing hours only
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops outside station on new link road.
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
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