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Compare train and bus for Bishop's Stortford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bishop's Stortford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bishop's Stortford to London:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bishop's Stortford to London costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
The journey is about 33m faster (44m by train vs 1h 17m by car) and roughly $31 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€21) vs $56 (€46)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bishop's Stortford to London
How to get from Bishop's Stortford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bishop's Stortford to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Flibco8:30 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station9:00 PMLondon, Redbridge Station$181One-way0 transfers
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Flibco8:30 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station9:00 PMLondon, Redbridge Station$181One-way0 transfers
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Flibco8:30 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station9:00 PMLondon, Redbridge Station$181One-way0 transfers
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P6636912:37 PM0h37Bishop's Stortford station (BIS)1:14 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$211One-way0 transfers
P0292412:07 PM0h37Bishop's Stortford station (BIS)12:44 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$211One-way0 transfers
P663811:07 PM0h37Bishop's Stortford station (BIS)1:44 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$211One-way0 transfers
Flibco8:30 AM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station9:00 AMLondon, Redbridge Station$181One-way0 transfers
Flibco11:00 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:30 PMLondon, Redbridge Station$181One-way0 transfers
Flibco1:30 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station2:00 PMLondon, Redbridge Station$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bishop's Stortford to London:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bishop's Stortford to London costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 126 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bishop's Stortford and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bishop's Stortford station (BIS) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station).
- Travel with National Express, Flibco to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to London by train.
- 126 direct buses per day with National Express, Flibco.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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