The average train between York and Bishop's Stortford takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York to Bishop's Stortford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between York and Bishop's Stortford. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Bishop's Stortford at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 5m • 2 changes


2h 45m • 2 changes


2h 58m • 2 changes


3h 4m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from York to Bishop's Stortford. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Bishop's Stortford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
York to Bishop's Stortford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Bishop's Stortford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your York to Bishop's Stortford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between York and Bishop's Stortford is 246.5 km. The road distance is 350 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–90 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.