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The average bus between Cardiff and Stanstead takes 12h 2m and the fastest bus takes 8h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Stanstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 2m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)

best
  1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
8h 45m
£35–58

Cardiff to Stanstead bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 28m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 8m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 38m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 28m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 8m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 38m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 13m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 23m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 38m • 4 changes

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    Arrives +2 days

    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers45h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers17h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 28m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 8m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 38m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 28m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 8m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 38m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 28m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 8m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 38m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexHedingham & Chambers8h 53m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Stanstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Stanstead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stanstead, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, High Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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