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Trip Overview

The average bus between Stanstead and Cardiff takes 12h 10m and the fastest bus takes 9h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stanstead to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 10m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)

best
  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
8h 37m
£37–61

Stanstead to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Stanstead and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanstead is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express9h 58m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 58m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 53m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express9h 58m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 58m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 53m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express9h 58m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 58m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 53m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express9h 58m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 58m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 53m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 13m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 58m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 53m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 28m • 4 changes

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    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 33m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Hedingham & ChambersStephensons of EssexStephensons of EssexNational ExpressNational Express10h 43m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stanstead to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Stanstead to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Church Street, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 37m.

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