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How to get fromCardiff to Stansteadby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    5h 26m
    £99–188

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk950
    9h 56m
    £27–47

  3. Bus via Cambridge

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus bus 727 / ...
    8h 45m
    £49–117

  4. Drive 201.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Stansteadcar car 201.3 mi
    4h 23m
    £50–71

  5. Train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bruff Close to Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    5h 39m
    £100–187

Cardiff to Stanstead by train and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stanway Close via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Hospital Outpatients, Hospital Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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