Train travel to Bishops Stortford guide

Bishops Stortford station is a key railway station which opened in 1842 and is located in the market town of Bishops Stortford in Hertfordshire. The station is an important stop on the West Anglia Main Line, with Greater Anglia operating frequent services from Bishops Stortford and Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street, making it a popular choice for those travelling to and from the capital.

Other than convenience, there's plenty of reasons to check out this beautiful and historic town. In the heart of Bishops Stortford, visitors can discover the remnants of Waytemore Castle, explore the scenic Castle Gardens extending north from the town centre, and admire the historic castle ruins along the river.

Which train companies run trains to Bishops Stortford?

Greater Anglia are the only company who run trains to and from Bishops Stortford, providing frequent services to various locations across the UK.

What are Bishops Stortford's opening hours?

Bishops Stortford is typically open from 0:01 to 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, though this is subject to change for reasons such as technical issues. We recommend verifying these hours before your journey to ensure a smooth experience.

Pick up & drop off at Bishops Stortford

Bishops Stortford offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.

Connectivity of the Bishops Stortford?

London, Tottenham, Tottenham Hale, London Liverpool Street and Stansted are just a few popular locations that run services to and from Bishops Stortford. Frequent buses and taxi services are also available from the station, though we recommend researching prior to your journey to be sure.

Bishops Stortford live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Bishops Stortford, check now to plan your next journey.

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TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Street06:442Greater Anglia
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Bishops Stortford to Cambridge06:461Greater Anglia
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Bishops Stortford to Stansted Airport06:501Greater Anglia
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Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Street06:542Greater Anglia
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Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Street06:582Greater Anglia
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TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
London Liverpool Street to Bishops Stortford05:098Greater Anglia
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Cambridge to Bishops Stortford05:202Greater Anglia
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Cambridge to Bishops Stortford05:318Greater Anglia
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London Liverpool Street to Bishops Stortford05:246Greater Anglia
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Stansted Airport to Bishops Stortford06:003Greater Anglia
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Station Details

Address

Bishops Stortford station, Station Road, Bishops Stortford, Essex, CM23 3BL

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 06:00:00 until 19:00:00

Saturday open from 07:00:00 until 19:00:00

Sunday open from 09:00:00 until 18:00:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

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