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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £19 - £70 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.

How far is it from Stansted to Cardiff?

The distance between Stansted and Cardiff is 181 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 28m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Stansted to Cardiff, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Stansted to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Stansted to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 3h 28m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £250 - £750 and takes 6h 39m.

Can I drive from Stansted to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Cardiff is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Stansted to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1512+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Stansted to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Stansted to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Charing CrossMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 28m
£64–177
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
6h 20m
£19–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GDUk042 / ...
4h 53m
£33–88
Drive 179.2 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Cardiff179.2 mi
3h 6m
£45–64
Fly
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LCY - CWL
6h 39m
£252–736
Train
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 34m
£53–161

Stansted to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway

5Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.9 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Cardiff Central via Borough Green & Wrotham, London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD hourly. Tickets cost £7–21 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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