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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Cardiff is to bus which costs £15 - £60 and takes 6h 2m.

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 8m 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 which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Stansted to Cardiff, including transfers.

Train or bus from Stansted to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Stansted to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £60 and takes 6h 2m.

Can I drive from Stansted to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Cardiff is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Stansted to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 682+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Stansted to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 223 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Stansted to Cardiff 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 Borough Green & Wrotham to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 27m
£68–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
6h 2m
£15–59
Drive 179.2 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Cardiffcar 179.2 mi
3h 8m
£44–64
Train via Barrack Row
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 47m
£53–137
Train #2
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 24m
£58–152
Line 223 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from Gravesend to London Charing Crosstrain
3. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus N9
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
7h 28m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stansted to Cardiff.

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Distance: 179.9 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University RE hourly. Tickets cost £9–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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