The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Bishop's Stortford
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
8 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
7 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport to Bishop's Stortford will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 6 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Bishop's Stortford every day 6 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 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 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.
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Y81580Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Bishop's Stortford train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Bishop's Stortford trains for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 London Stansted Airport | 0h08 | 12:38 Bishop's Stortford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 London Stansted Airport | 0h08 | 16:38 Bishop's Stortford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:59 London Stansted Airport | 0h08 | 23:07 Bishop's Stortford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 November | |||||
Y81580 | On time 08:15 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h08 | 08:23 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81592 | On time 08:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h09 | 08:39 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81616 | On time 09:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h08 | 09:08 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81640 | On time 09:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h08 | 09:38 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81664 | On time 10:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h08 | 10:08 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Bishop's Stortford
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Bishop's Stortford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 22:59. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 8m.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 22:59 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Stansted Express from London Stansted Airport to Bishop's Stortford trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Stansted Express trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Bishop's Stortford from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Bishop's Stortford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport and Bishop's Stortford
- 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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