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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet

Showing times and prices for Dec 05

Cheapest price

$53

Average price

$74

Fastest journey

5 h

Average duration

5 h 22 m

Buses per day

15

Distance

238 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNX509 · NXA8
02:45PM7h15
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
10:00PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX509 · NXA6
07:45PM6h40
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
02:25AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX507 · NXA6
06:45PM6h40
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
01:25AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX509 · NXA8
04:45PM6h45
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
11:30PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX509 · NXA8
05:30PM6h25
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
11:55PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €43.

Distance: 147 miles (238 km)

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Train

€35

Average price

Cheapest

€59

Average price

5h 43m

Average total duration

5h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:25AM
Arrival Time
08:55AM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$84
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:25AM
Arrival Time
10:35AM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$90
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:20AM
Arrival Time
12:25PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$93
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:25AM
Arrival Time
02:25PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$88
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
04:50PM
Duration
6h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:45AM
Arrival Time
06:00PM
Duration
7h15
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
06:30PM
Duration
7h00
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:35PM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
6h25
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$111
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:35PM
Arrival Time
08:40PM
Duration
6h05
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$93
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:45PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
7h15
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
10:40PM
Duration
6h10
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$88
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:45PM
Arrival Time
11:30PM
Duration
6h45
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:30PM
Arrival Time
11:55PM
Duration
6h25
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:45PM
Arrival Time
01:25AM
Duration
6h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:45PM
Arrival Time
02:25AM
Duration
6h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$53

Live departures

Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 10:31 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_express12:30 PM Cardiff
6h45
7:15 PM Stansted Mountfitchet0 transfersDirect
national_express3:45 PM Cardiff
6h45
10:30 PM Stansted Mountfitchet0 transfersDirect
national_express5:00 PM Cardiff
6h25
11:25 PM Stansted Mountfitchet0 transfersDirect
Friday, December 5
national_expressNX201 · NX728
Delayed
3:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
5h30
10:35 AM 10:35 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX201 · NX728
On time
5:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
5h10
10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX201 · NX7277:20 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
5h05
12:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX201 · NX7279:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
5h00
2:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX509 · NXA8
On time
10:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
6h50
4:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX202 · NX727
On time
12:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
6h25
7:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet

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Buses from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 147 miles (238 km) distance in 6h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
147 miles (238 km)
Average bus duration
5h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$31 (€25)
Buses per day
16
Fastest bus
6h 5m
First bus
02:30
Last bus
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff to Stansted MountfitchetYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet with National Express for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 5m
Cheapest Price
$31 (€25)
National Express frequency
17 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Buses Cardiff to Stansted

If you fly with Ryanair or other budget airlines to and from England, you already know that they often land at Stansted Airport. This is a good way outside of London, which is not ideal for traveling to the city. For journeys to other cities, the airport can be perfect, as the distance is not so far and the travellers do not have to drive through the traffic of London. If, for example, you have to come from Cardiff to Stansted Airport, there are many good connections for you. An example is the bus Cardiff - Stansted, of which several are driving daily.

Which bus companies travel from Cardiff to Stansted?

The trips for the Cardiff - Stansted bus are all operated entirely by National Express. The buses company is the largest on the island and one of the largest in the world. Every day National Express serves all important connections in England and many buses in Europe.

How long does the bus journey from Cardiff to Stansted take?

The National Express buses take between 5 and 7 hours to travel from Cardiff to Stansted. Unfortunately, there are no direct buses between the two stations, so travellers must change buses at least once for each connection. For example, National Express stops at London Heathrow Airport or at Victoria Coach Station in London.

How often can you take the bus from Cardiff to Stansted?

National Express operates about 20 connections daily for the bus from Cardiff to Stansted. The first buses usually leave Cardiff at 2 to 3 am. These connections are ideal for travellers who need to catch a flight from Stansted in the morning.

Bus stations on the Cardiff - Stansted line?

At which bus station does the bus depart from in Cardiff? All National Express buses depart from two stops in Cardiff. The Castle St stop is right next to Cardiff Castle and is easily accessible from downtown. Travelers can easily get there on foot from most hotels. The Sophia Gardens stop is near the cricket stadium of the same name. The bus station is located a bit north of the city centre, but can usually be reached by taxi in a few minutes.

At which bus station does the bus arrive in Stansted? The buses stop at London Stansted airport, which is about 60 kilometres from the city centre. The National Express bus station is located directly at the airport, from where travellers can walk directly to the entrance hall. There is free Wi-Fi and some restaurants and cafés at the airport for those waiting.

FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet can start from as little as $32 (€26) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet is $45 (€36); 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 to Stansted Mountfitchet bus time is 5 h 55 min   covering the 147 mile (237 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet leaves at 5: 55AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet leaves at 7: 45PM.
There are 19 buses a day from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
For the best Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between Cardiff and Stansted Mountfitchet to compare what amenities they may offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet by bus is January.
You have options as you can travel to Stansted Mountfitchet from Cardiff 2 different ways: train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet depends on the bus company:
  • National Express
    • 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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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet.
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet:
    • National Express
      • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
    Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet:
    • National Express
      • 10€ per additional bag.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet.
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet with the following bus company: National Express
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet with the following bus company: National Express.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet with the following bus company: National Express.

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    Popular bus stations from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet

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