What is the cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff is to bus via London which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Cardiff Central via Liverpool Street station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff?

The distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Cardiff is 187 miles. The road distance is 188.4 miles.

How do I travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff bus from?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff train from?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Stansted Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 4h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £370 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff bus arrive?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff train arrive?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff?

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Can I share a ride from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff?

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London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Streettrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 29m
£86–177
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
6h 20m
£25–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
4h 47m
£37–90
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London Stansted-STN to Cardiffrideshare 187.3 mi
3h 27m
£35–50
Drive 187.3 mi
1. Drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiffcar 187.3 mi
3h 27m
£46–66
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
9h 19m
£64–369
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Paddington Stationbus A6
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 4m
£73–150
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 54m
£66–181

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff by train and subway

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Distance: 185.5 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between London Stansted Airport (STN), England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Stansted Airport to Cardiff Central via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 47m.

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