The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford
Cheapest price
£148
Average price
£148
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford will cost around £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £148.
To travel from Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford you need to make at least 3 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 191 km
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:30 Bournemouth | 3h08 | 09:38 Bishop's Stortford | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:30 Bournemouth | 3h14 | 10:44 Bishop's Stortford | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:40 Bournemouth | 3h04 | 11:44 Bishop's Stortford | 3 changes | |
![]() | 09:45 Bournemouth | 2h59 | 12:44 Bishop's Stortford | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:45 Bournemouth | 2h59 | 13:44 Bishop's Stortford | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford
Trains from Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 191 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 20:59 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Bishop's Stortford from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Bishop's Stortford 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 Bishop's Stortford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Bishop's Stortford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- 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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