Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train from $27 (€23) with Great Western Railway

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Cheapest

$73

Average

$76

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

04:20PM3h55

Cardiff Central (CDF)

08:15PMStansted Airport (SSD)

$731One-way

0 transfers

07:50AM4h07

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:57AMStansted Airport (SSD)

$781One-way

0 transfers

Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Great Western Railway	04:20PM Cardiff Central (CDF)	3h55	08:15PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	07:50AM Cardiff Central (CDF)	4h07	11:57AM Stansted Airport (SSD)	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Fastest Journey

3 h 55 m

Average

4 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

241 km

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

04:20PM3h55

Cardiff Central (CDF)

08:15PMStansted Airport (SSD)

$731One-way

0 transfers

07:50AM4h07

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:57AMStansted Airport (SSD)

$781One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Distance	149 miles (241 km)
Average train duration	3 h 17 min
Average train ticket price	$83 (€71)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	No
Train companies	Great Western Rail or first_great_western

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) cover the 149 miles (241 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 17 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $41 (€35), but the average price of train tickets is $83 (€71).

Train providers: Great Western Rail and first_great_western from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains

Find the best trains to Stansted Airport (SSD) from Cardiff Central (CDF) with Omio's travel partners Great Western Rail and first_great_western from $41 (€35). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

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Train information from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 3 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: $41

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD).

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) can start from as little as $41 (€35) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is $83 (€71); 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) train time is 3 h 17 min covering the 149 mile (241 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) leaves at 4: 54 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) leaves at 6: 18 PM.

There are 25 trains a day from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD), you can count on Great Western Rail or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Stansted Airport (SSD). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Stansted Airport (SSD) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 18 PM.

A trip to Stansted Airport (SSD) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 17 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is May.

You have options as you can travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 2 different ways: train or bus.

Trains departing from Cardiff Central

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3450507080

Distance from Cardiff Central to city center

1.1 miles (1.8 km)

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?

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

Cardiff Airport
14 miles (22 km)

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

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

ATM

Located outside of the main entrance.

Taxi

Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store

Dining

Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen | Pret a Manger | Tesco Express

Car Rentals

Avis | Enterprise | Europcar

Accessibility

There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.

Trains arriving to Stansted Airport

Address

Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, CM24 1QW, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

Distance from Stansted Airport to city center

30.9 miles (49.9 km)

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 06: 30 - 19: 00

How to get to this station?

Bus lines: IC buses, National Express, X10 Airlink, X30 Airlink, 42A, 133 Sapphire, 5, 6, 7, 7A
Train lines: Stansted Express, West Anglia Main Line, CrossCountry
Onward travel information: Local buses and National Coach routes stop in bus station located at airport
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement services operate from the main coach station as directed by Station Staff.

Nearest Airport

London Stansted Airport
0 miles (0 km)

How to get to nearest airport?

The airport is a 5 minute walk away from the railway station.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.