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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$41
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$72
Fastest journey on Sep 05
4 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
5 h 8 m
Buses on Sep 05
17
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.
NX509 · NXA84:45 PM6h40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens11:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$411One-way1 transfer- NX509 · NXA85:30 PM6h20Cardiff, Sophia Gardens11:50 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$421One-way1 transfer
- NX507 · NXA86:45 PM6h15Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$451One-way1 transfer
- NX509 · NXA67:45 PM6h40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens2:25 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$551One-way1 transfer
- NX509 · NXA81:45 PM6h44Cardiff, Sophia Gardens8:29 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$671One-way1 transfer
- NX201 · NX7285:40 AM4h55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens10:35 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$811One-way1 transfer
- NX201 · NX7277:30 AM4h55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$751One-way1 transfer
- NX201 · NX7279:25 AM5h00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens2:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$1121One-way1 transfer
- NX201 · NX7283:40 AM5h15Cardiff, Sophia Gardens8:55 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$711One-way1 transfer
- NX202 · NX7273:05 PM5h35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens8:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$881One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $69 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€25). The journey takes 5h 18m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Cardiff to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:32PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Live departures
Cardiff to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX201 · NX728 | 5:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h10 | 10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX201 · NX727 | 7:20 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h05 | 12:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX201 · NX727 | 9:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h05 | 2:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX509 · NXA8 | 10:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h00 | 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX507 · NXA8 | 10:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h10 | 5:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX509 · NXA8 | 11:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h55 | 6:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX202 · NX727 | 12:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h30 | 7:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX509 · NXA8 | 1:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h50 | 8:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX201 · NX727 | 2:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h05 | 8:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX509 · NXA8 | 2:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h10 | 9:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX201 · NX727 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h10 | 10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX509 · NXA8 | 4:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h40 | 11:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX509 · NXA8 | 5:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h20 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX507 · NXA8 | 6:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h15 | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX509 · NXA6 | 7:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h40 | 2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX201 · NX728 | 3:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h15 | 8:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 09:45, the last at 18:45. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 9:45 AM |
Last bus 6:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport
Most Cardiff to London Stansted Airport buses use the Cardiff, Sophia Gardens to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. ATMs are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Basic accessibility features available.
Getting to Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). ATMs are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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