Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff bus with National Express

Buses from Stansted to Cardiff

Travelers arriving at Stansted airport wishing to visit the Welsh capital will find buses readily available. With almost 30 departures per day, there should be a coach to coincide with flight arrivals for incoming travelers. The 200-mile route can be covered in as little as 5 hours 25 minutes. There is no direct service, with all coaches requiring one change at either London Heathrow or London Victoria.

Which bus companies travel from Stansted to Cardiff?

All services connecting Stansted airport and Cardiff are offered by National Express. The leading provider of coaches in the UK, National Express provides passengers with wifi, power sockets for charging personal items and spacious seating. All passengers are permitted 2 pieces of 20kg luggage, which is useful for anyone arriving by plane.

How long is the bus from Stansted to Cardiff?

The fastest service between Stansted and Cardiff takes just 5 hours 25 minutes, including a transfer at Heathrow. Journey times vary slightly depending on wait time at transfer stations and taking into consideration traffic during peak travel time. Passengers can expect to complete the route in under 7 hours.

How many buses are there from Stansted to Cardiff?

Sunday to Friday, passengers can expect up to 30 departures. On a Saturday there are 24 coaches traveling the route. During hours of service passengers shouldn't have to wait longer than an hour, with coaches departing as early as 5:00 a.m., continuing until 9:30 p.m. There is a service departing Stansted just before midnight, but it requires an overnight stay at London Victoria.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Stansted to Cardiff?

Departure station: All coaches depart from Stansted Airport Coach station, which can be found directly outside the terminus doors. Local routes serve the station, and passengers can also make use of the Stansted rail station. Facilities include pay phones, car parking, newsagents and coffee shops. Inside the airport, passengers can find a large range of dining options.

Arrival station: Passengers may alight at two places in Cardiff: Cardiff Castle Street or Cardiff Sophia Gardens. The two stations are less than a mile apart. Sophia Gardens in the main coach terminal for Cardiff, though Castle Street is slightly closer to the station. Wherever passengers depart they can make use of bus routes, taxis or trains for onward travel.