The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS)
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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) for Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) 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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Compare train and coach for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 7 km
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38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y81469 | On time 06:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h10 | 06:10 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81485 | On time 06:15 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h08 | 06:23 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81495 | On time 06:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h10 | 06:38 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81507 | On time 06:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h08 | 06:53 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81519 | On time 06:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h08 | 07:06 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81532 | On time 07:15 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h08 | 07:23 Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS)
Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 8m.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 19:00 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) 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 station (BIS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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