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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- Kč 1,509
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- Kč 1,614
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 3 h 22 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 3 h 31 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 11
- Distance
- 242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport will cost around Kč 1,614 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč 1,509.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
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P664901:50 PM 3h38 Cardiff Central (CDF) 5:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) Kč 1,509 1 One-way 2 transfers- G15044+C37660+P66420
10:50 AM 3h33 Cardiff Central (CDF) 2:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) Kč 1,509 1 One-way 2 transfers - W35434+C37861+P66479
1:18 PM 3h37 Cardiff Central (CDF) 4:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) Kč 1,625 1 One-way 2 transfers - G15047+C38195+P66468
12:50 PM 3h33 Cardiff Central (CDF) 4:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) Kč 1,625 1 One-way 2 transfers - G15048+P02904+C37604
2:54 PM 3h33 Cardiff Central (CDF) 6:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) Kč 1,625 1 One-way 2 transfers
- W35188+C37952+P66496
2:18 PM 3h22 Cardiff Central (CDF) 5:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) Kč 1,741 1 One-way 2 transfers - G15047+C38195+P66468
12:50 PM 3h33 Cardiff Central (CDF) 4:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) Kč 1,625 1 One-way 2 transfers - G15048+P02904+C37604
2:54 PM 3h33 Cardiff Central (CDF) 6:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) Kč 1,625 1 One-way 2 transfers - G15044+C37660+P66420
10:50 AM 3h33 Cardiff Central (CDF) 2:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) Kč 1,509 1 One-way 2 transfers - W35182+C38126+P66444
11:50 AM 3h33 Cardiff Central (CDF) 3:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) Kč 1,625 1 One-way 2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Kč 970 but you can travel from only Kč 600 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:49, the last at 11:20. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč 970 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 6:49 AM |
Last train 11:20 AM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Frequently asked questions about your Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport trip
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Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50038+C36852+P66392 | On time 8:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h17 | 1:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| C00165+C37789+P66404 | On time 9:35 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h02 | 1:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| C00123+C36804+P66422 | On time 10:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h03 | 2:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W34979 · C05988+C37434+P66428 | On time 10:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h12 | 2:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| C33109+C36816+P66446 | On time 11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h03 | 3:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| C00850 · C01238+C36825+P77140 | On time 11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h42 | 4:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| W35438+C36828+P66470 | On time 12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h03 | 4:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W35439+C36843+P66492 | On time 1:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h03 | 5:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| C00852 · C32966+C37731+P66052 | On time 1:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h30 | 5:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W35220+C36859+P66083 | On time 2:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h03 | 6:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W35442+C36806+P66126 | On time 3:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h09 | 7:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W35018 · W34504+C37447+P66138 | On time 3:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h12 | 7:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport
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Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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