Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) train

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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Great Western Railway
G44616
10:41AM3h30
Cardiff Central (CDF)
02:11PMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1501One-way
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44889
10:18AM3h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)
01:44PMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1591One-way
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44678
09:50AM3h21
Cardiff Central (CDF)
01:11PMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1611One-way
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44610
08:37AM3h34
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:11PMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1731One-way
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44846
08:17AM3h27
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:44AMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1731One-way
2 transfers

Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, October 14
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Great Western Railway
G44846
08:17AM Cardiff Central (CDF)3h27 11:44AM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44610
08:37AM Cardiff Central (CDF)3h34 12:11PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44625
09:18AM Cardiff Central (CDF)3h26 12:44PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44678
09:50AM Cardiff Central (CDF)3h21 01:11PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44889
10:18AM Cardiff Central (CDF)3h26 01:44PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44616
10:41AM Cardiff Central (CDF)3h30 02:11PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Fastest Journey

3 h 21 m

Average

3 h 27 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

242 km

It's difficult to get from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest
Great Western Railway
G44678
09:50AM3h21
Cardiff Central (CDF)
01:11PMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1611One-way
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44889
10:18AM3h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)
01:44PMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1591One-way
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44625
09:18AM3h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:44PMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1881One-way
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44846
08:17AM3h27
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:44AMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1731One-way
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G44616
10:41AM3h30
Cardiff Central (CDF)
02:11PMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1501One-way
2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN)

distanceDistance149 miles (241 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 17 min
priceAverage train ticket price$72 (€62)
frequencyTrain frequency25 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesGreat Western Rail or first_great_western

Trains from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) cover the 149 miles (241 km) long route 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 $28 (€24), but the average price of train tickets is $72 (€62).

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) trains

Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains will get you to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cardiff from $41 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 17 min
  • Cheapest Price: $41

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN)

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) 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 to London Stansted Airport (STN).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as $28 (€24) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) is $72 (€62); 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) train time is 3 h 17 min   covering the 149 mile (241 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 7: 17 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 7: 21 PM.
There are 25 trains a day from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Cardiff and London Stansted Airport (STN) to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 21 PM.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cardiff 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 to London Stansted Airport (STN) is January.
You have options as you can travel to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cardiff 2 different ways: train or bus.

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