Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus

Thu, Sep 12
+ Add return
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

National Express
10:30AM6h40
Cardiff Central (CDF)
05:10PMLondon Stansted Airport (STN)
$301One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:30AM5h50
Cardiff Central (CDF)
07:20AMLondon Stansted Airport (STN)
$441One-way
0 transfers

Bus schedule from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 13
National Express
10:30AM6h40
Cardiff Central (CDF)
05:10PMLondon Stansted Airport (STN)
0 transfers
National Express
01:30AM5h50
Cardiff Central (CDF)
07:20AMLondon Stansted Airport (STN)
0 transfers

This is the last bus of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train or bus

Fri
Sep 13
Sat
Sep 14
Sun
Sep 15
Mon
Sep 16
Tue
Sep 17
Wed
Sep 18
Thu
Sep 19

Bus times from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Fastest Journey

5 h 50 m

Average

6 h 15 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

242 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for London Stansted Airport (STN) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

National Express
01:30AM5h50
Cardiff Central (CDF)
07:20AMLondon Stansted Airport (STN)
$441One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:30AM6h40
Cardiff Central (CDF)
05:10PMLondon Stansted Airport (STN)
$301One-way
0 transfers

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Alsa
Eurolines France
RegioJet
Bla Bla Bus

Overview: Bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

distanceDistance149 miles (241 km)
durationAverage bus duration5 h 40 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$38 (€33)
changesDirect busNo
carriersBus providersNational Express

Buses from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) cover the 149 miles (241 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 40 min with our travel partners like National Express. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $38 (€33), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $27 (€23).

Bus companies: National Express from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Buy your official National Express bus tickets between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Stansted Airport (STN) from $27 (€23) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cardiff Central (CDF) - London Stansted Airport (STN) bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: $27

FAQs: Bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

FAQs: Take the bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as $27 (€23) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is $38 (€33); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus travel time is 5 h 40 min   for the 149 mile (241 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 4: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 6: 45 PM.
Take the Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the route between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Stansted Airport (STN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Stansted Airport (STN) including taking a train or bus.

Trains departing from Cardiff Central

Distance from Cardiff Central to city center
Distance from Cardiff Central to city center
1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sat: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sun: 07: 30 - 21: 30
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Cardiff Airport
14 miles (22 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
Take the Transport for Wales train from the station to Dinas Powys, then take the 304 bus directly to the airport. The journey takes about 1 hour in total.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
ATM
Located outside of the main entrance.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Shopping
Shopping
Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Dining
Dining
Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen | Pret a Manger | Tesco Express
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Avis | Enterprise | Europcar
Accessibility
Accessibility
There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.

More options for your journey from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Most popular trains, buses, flights and ferries to and from London Stansted Airport (STN) and Cardiff Central (CDF)

HomeBusesBuses in United KingdomBus tickets to London Stansted Airport (STN)Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone
More routes, destinations and providers
Currency
Language

Useful links