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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 28 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 8 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Cardiff on Tue, Jun 02, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 242 km distance in an average of 6 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:40 AM6h40London Stansted Airport4:20 PMCardiff€231One-way0 transfers- 7:15 AM6h45London Stansted Airport2:00 PMCardiff€261One-way0 transfers
- 5:45 PM6h10London Stansted Airport11:55 PMCardiff€301One-way0 transfers
- 12:40 PM6h50London Stansted Airport7:30 PMCardiff€301One-way0 transfers
- 6:45 PM6h10London Stansted Airport12:55 AMCardiff€311One-way0 transfers
- 6:45 PM6h10London Stansted Airport12:55 AMCardiff€311One-way0 transfers
- 5:45 PM6h10London Stansted Airport11:55 PMCardiff€301One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 PM6h40London Stansted Airport8:10 PMCardiff€501One-way0 transfers
- 9:40 AM6h40London Stansted Airport4:20 PMCardiff€231One-way0 transfers
- 10:40 AM6h40London Stansted Airport5:20 PMCardiff€501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 242 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Cardiff buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| NX727 · NX201 | On time 6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h45 | 12:25 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX201 | On time 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 2:25 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX202 | On time 10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h15 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX201 | On time 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 6:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX201 | On time 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h05 | 9:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
| NX728 · NX201 | On time 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 10:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
| NX728 · NX201 | On time 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h15 | 1:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff run on average 32 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 242 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 242 km |
Average bus duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 32 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 5:10 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to CardiffYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Cardiff with National Express for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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