Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Street Trains From £13.90*

Take the train from Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Street with Greater Anglia for a rapid, direct route to the capital. Book travel to London at affordable rates when you buy cheap train tickets in advance with TrainPal. Fares start from just £13.90, and you can save even more when you choose Off-Peak train tickets, Railcard discounts, and split ticket prices.

From Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Street, covering 26 miles in approximately 38 minutes on comfortable services. From your seat, enjoy the iconic views as you approach  London.

Greater Anglia is the East of England’s leading operator, providing fast, efficient links between places like London Liverpool Street, Cambridge, Ely, Norwich, Colchester, and Ipswich.

Departing from Bishops Stortford

Bishops Stortford Station is a well-located station for travelling to London. Whether you’re making the daily work commute or planning a family day out, Bishops Stortford has everything you need for a relaxed start to your day.

A modern station, with comfortable seating areas and a variety of refreshment counters offering light bites, drinks, and snacks. Step-free access to all platforms, induction loops, accessible toilets, tactile paving, and Help Points allow all passengers to start their journey safely.

Arriving at Bishops Stortford is simple from the town centre, with convenient local bus services. Serving the town of Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, the station offers frequent fast services on the West Anglia Main Line. Travel to Stansted Airport, Cambridge, or to London Liverpool Street, and Stratford on Greater Anglia services.

Main stops

On the direct Greater Anglia route from Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Street, you will typically call at Sawbridgeworth, Harlow Town, Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Tottenham Hale, before reaching London. Exact stops may vary.

Arriving at London Liverpool Street

London Liverpool Street is a central London station with a rich history and excellent connections around England.

When you arrive from Bishop’s Stortford, you’ll be able to travel around the capital on the London Underground, choosing between the Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith & City, or Metropolitan lines. Cycle hire is also available outside London Liverpool Street, or board a local bus to your destination.

Whether you are visiting top London attractions like Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey, or heading straight to work meetings in Canary Wharf or somewhere else, London Liverpool Street is an ideal arrival point. If you have time to make use of the facilities before rushing out into London, you’ll find a wide range of shops and food outlets to grab a light bite, drinks, or other refreshments. Other amenities include accessible toilets, cashpoints, and free public Wi-Fi.

From London Liverpool Street, travel around East Anglia, to Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk on Greater Anglia services, as well as local London routes on the London Overground and Elizabeth Line. Notable destinations include Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Cambridge, and Norwich.

Greater Anglia train classes

On Greater Anglia services from Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Street, you’ll find comfortable seats and generous luggage space as standard. That’s because the operator only offers Standard Class seating, ensuring that everyone can have a premium travel experience at an affordable price.

If you are looking to get some work done, you’ll appreciate power sockets. The whole family can relax in spacious seats, and look out for priority seating for travellers with extra mobility needs, as well as accessible toilets onboard.

Greater Anglia train travel advice

• Luggage: Two large pieces of luggage per traveller are permitted on Greater Anglia trains, as well as one smaller item of hand luggage. Bring everything you need for a long weekend in the capital on one simple train straight to the city centre.
• Children: Greater Anglia allows under-5s to travel for free, while children aged 5 to 15 get cheaper fares.
• Pets: Bring up to two dogs, cats or other small domestic animals on Greater Anglia services for free. Remember: non-human passengers should not occupy a seat.
• Bicycles: Take your bike to London on Greater Anglia services at no extra cost. Spaces must be reserved in advance, subject to availability, and cycle restrictions apply in London at peak times.
• Passenger Assist: Whether you want help boarding, transporting luggage, or other accessibility requirements, book Passenger Assist with Greater Anglia before you travel.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.