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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stansted to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Wales. However, there are services departing from Flagstone Paving and arriving at Kingsway GR via The Portobello Inn and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Wales. However, there are services departing from Borough Green & Wrotham and arriving at Cardiff Central via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Stansted to Wales?

The distance between Stansted and Wales is 181 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.

How do I travel from Stansted to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Stansted to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Stansted to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Wales bus from?

Stansted to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Wales train from?

Stansted to Wales train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Borough Green & Wrotham station.

Train or bus from Stansted to Wales?

The best way to get from Stansted to Wales is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Stansted to Wales bus arrive?

Stansted to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.

Where does the Stansted to Wales train arrive?

Stansted to Wales train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Wales?

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

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1748+ hotels available in Wales.

Stansted to Wales - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stansted to Wales by train, bus, or car

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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 22m
£101–168
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
6h 4m
£31–52
Drive 179.2 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Cardiffcar 179.2 mi
3h 8m
£45–65
Train via Meopham
1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 14m
£77–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
6h 12m
£31–57

Stansted to Wales by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 179.9 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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