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How to get fromStansted to Walesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stansted to Wales by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Charing Crosstrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 31m
    £93–169

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk042 / ...
    6h 4m
    £30–53

  3. Drive  179.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stansted to Cardiffcar car 179.2 mi
    3h 8m
    £45–64

  4. Train, bus via Meopham

    1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain train Gillingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus bus 507 / ...
    6h 13m
    £43–101

Stansted to Wales by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Stansted, England and 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 31m.

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