The cheapest and fastest trains from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bishop's Stortford for Harlow on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bishop's Stortford to Harlow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 11 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€9 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow
Trains from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 9m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between Bishop's Stortford and Harlow from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio Greater Anglia
Stansted Express
FAQs: Trains from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Harlow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bishop's Stortford, which is located around 0.5 miles (829 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Harlow Town, located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 18:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on each platform. Toilets are open during staffing hours only
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops outside station on new link road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Accessible (radar key) toilet on concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room can be found on the bridge.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within building and forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station forecourt
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: cycle spaces on station frontage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on A1184 Cambridge Road
