Train times from Bishops Stortford to London
Bishops Stortford connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is Liverpool Street in 37 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 37 minutes to Liverpool Street
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (Liverpool Street, Paddington, Kings Cross)
- Operator
- Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Bishops Stortford to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Street | 37 min | same as fastest | 46 min | 6.9/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Paddington | 82 minchange at Stratford (London) | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
| Kings Cross | 86 minchange at Cambridge South | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
Bishops Stortford to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Street takes 37 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Bishops Stortford the 26th quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 46 minutes, 9 minutes longer. That median covers 52 services arriving at Liverpool Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 6.9 an hour.
Bishops Stortford to Paddington
The fastest train from Bishops Stortford to London Paddington takes 82 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Bishops Stortford the 102nd quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Bishops Stortford to London Paddington. The quickest route changes at Stratford (London).
Bishops Stortford to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Bishops Stortford to London Kings Cross takes 86 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Bishops Stortford the 67th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Bishops Stortford to London Kings Cross. The quickest route changes at Cambridge South.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Bishops Stortford to London take?
The fastest train from Bishops Stortford reaches London Liverpool Street in 37 minutes. Bishops Stortford connects to 3 London terminals: Liverpool Street, Paddington, Kings Cross.
Which London station should I travel to from Bishops Stortford?
Liverpool Street is the quickest at 37 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Liverpool Street.
Is Bishops Stortford a good commuter town for London?
At 37 minutes to London Liverpool Street, Bishops Stortford is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Bishops Stortford to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Liverpool Street.
What are the nearest stations to Bishops Stortford?
The closest alternatives are Stansted Mountfitchet, Sawbridgeworth, Stansted Airport. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of Liverpool Street
Bishops Stortford is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London Liverpool Street, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Bishops Stortford, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Broxbourne is quicker: 18 km away and 27 minutes into London Liverpool Street, saving 10 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 4 stations within 20 km that beat Bishops Stortford.