The average bus between Cardiff and Stanstead takes 13h 47m 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.
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 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 13h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Stanstead station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
Cardiff to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Stanstead is 275.1 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 33m.