The cheapest and fastest trains from Forest Gate to Bishop's Stortford
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Forest Gate 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 Forest Gate to Bishop's Stortford will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 1 trains that leave Forest Gate for Bishop's Stortford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.


Live departures
Forest Gate to Bishop's Stortford train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:22 Forest Gate | 1h14 | 05:36 Bishop's Stortford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Forest Gate to Bishop's Stortford
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 20:39 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line from Forest Gate to Bishop's Stortford trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Forest Gate and Bishop's Stortford from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Forest Gate and Bishop's Stortford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:40 - 18:40 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 4. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- 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: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There is an accessible toilet at this station, located in the booking hall.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: Romford Road Bus Stop E for Westbound services Romford Road Bus Stop F for Eastbound services Click here for map
- 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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