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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€5
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€5
Fastest journey on Aug 29
9 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
10 m
Trains on Aug 29
2
Distance
7 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 2 trains from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the 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 .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 10 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.
6:14 AM0h09Bishop's Stortford6:23 AMLondon Stansted Airport€51One-way0 transfers- 12:13 PM0h10Bishop's Stortford12:23 PMLondon Stansted Airport€51One-way0 transfers
- 6:14 AM0h09Bishop's Stortford6:23 AMLondon Stansted Airport€51One-way0 transfers
- 12:13 PM0h10Bishop's Stortford12:23 PMLondon Stansted Airport€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, while a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 4 miles (7 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€5 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest | €2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport costing on average €5.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (11m by train vs 16m by car). Tickets start at around €5 compared to roughly €2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Greater Anglia, Stansted Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P66124 | Delayed 6:32 PM 7:16 PMBishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0h12 | 6:42 PM 6:42 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66136 | Delayed 6:35 PM 7:30 PMBishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0h12 | 6:44 PM 6:44 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66148 | Delayed 6:48 PM 7:46 PMBishop's Stortford station (BIS) | 0h13 | 7:59 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
| 6:14 AM Bishop's Stortford | 0h09 | 6:23 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:13 PM Bishop's Stortford | 0h10 | 12:23 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 4 miles (7 km) distance in 9m.
Distance 4 miles (7 km) |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 9:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport trainsGreater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between Bishop's Stortford and London Stansted Airport 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: Trains from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport
Most Bishop's Stortford to London Stansted Airport trains use the Bishop's Stortford to London Liverpool Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Bishop's Stortford and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bishop's Stortford from Bishop's Stortford city centre
Bishop's Stortford train station facilities and services
Bishop's Stortford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bishop's Stortford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bishop's Stortford. ATMs are available at Bishop's Stortford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bishop's Stortford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bishop's Stortford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bishop's Stortford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bishop's Stortford: 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.
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