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Chingford to Bishops Stortford by train

First train

04:10

Last train

23:25

Departure station

Chingford

Arrival station

Bishops Stortford

Journey time

From 1h 3m

Distance

17 miles (28 km)

Frequency

10 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

London Overground, Greater Anglia

Taking the train from Chingford to Bishops Stortford in 1 hour 3 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Chingford to Bishops Stortford? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 17 miles (28 km) from Chingford to Bishops Stortford by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Greater Anglia or London Overground, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Chingford 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.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Chingford to Bishops Stortford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Chingford to Bishops Stortford take?

The average journey time by train between Chingford and Bishops Stortford is 1 hour and 35 minutes, with around 10 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Chingford and Bishops Stortford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Chingford to Bishops Stortford is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Chingford to Bishops Stortford?

No, there are no direct train services from Chingford to Bishops Stortford. Travelling from Chingford to Bishops Stortford by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Chingford to Bishops Stortford leave?

The first train from Chingford to Bishops Stortford leaves at 04:10. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Chingford to Bishops Stortford leave?

The last train from Chingford to Bishops Stortford leaves at 23:25. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Chingford and Bishops Stortford by train?

Trains travelling from Chingford to Bishops Stortford cover a distance of around 17 miles (28 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Bishops Stortford to Chingford.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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