The cheapest and fastest trains from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
10 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
7 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) for Stansted Airport (SSD) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 7 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 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 Stansted Airport (SSD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 7 km
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains for today, Thursday 5 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:50 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0h09 | 06:59 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:50 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0h10 | 16:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:45 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0h12 | 21:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Trains from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 17:01. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 9m.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 17:01 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) and Stansted Airport (SSD) from £5. 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) and Stansted Airport (SSD)
- 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.
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