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Birmingham New Street to Bishops Stortford by train
| First train | 05:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:22 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Bishops Stortford | |
| Journey time | From 3h 29m | |
| Distance | 97 miles (156 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Bishops Stortford in 3 hours 29 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Bishops Stortford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 46 minutes to travel the 97 miles (156 km) from Birmingham New Street to Bishops Stortford by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or CrossCountry to Bishops Stortford. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Bishops Stortford in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bishops Stortford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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