What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stansted?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stansted is to bus which costs £14 - £45 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stansted?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stansted is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £45 - £65.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stansted?

The distance between Cardiff and Stansted is 184 miles. The road distance is 180.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Stansted?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cardiff to Stansted, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Stansted?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stansted is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 6h 51m.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Stansted is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Cardiff to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Stansted.

Cardiff to Stansted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & WrothamLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
4h 37m
£49–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
6h 51m
£14–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & WrothamLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
6h 27m
£16–48
Drive 179.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stansted179.8 mi
3h 6m
£45–65
Train via Barrack Row
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to GravesendLuton - Rainham / ...
5h 16m
£50–117

Cardiff to Stansted by train, subway, and bus

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Labour-in-Vain Road via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Borough Green & Wrotham, and High Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £8–27 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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