There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Stanstead 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 via London
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
5h 45m£94–169Bus via Cambridge
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk950
10h 13m£30–48Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
9h 28m£38–62Drive 201.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Stansteadcar 201.9 mi
4h 26m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cambridge Southtrain Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
8h 29m£113–167
Cardiff to Stanstead by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stanstead is to bus via Cambridge which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stanstead is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Cardiff and Stanstead is 216 miles. The road distance is 203.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Stanstead without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 45m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Cardiff to Stanstead, including transfers.
Cardiff to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Stanstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Stanstead is to train via London which takes 5h 45m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 28m.
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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Cambridge South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £100–160
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- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cardiff to Stanstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Stanstead is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Cardiff to Stanstead.
There are 501+ hotels available in Stanstead.