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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Showing times and prices for Aug 06
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
241 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) without transferring at least 2 times.
P66154+
C38483+
W354268:11 PM3h35Stansted Airport (SSD)11:46 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$471One-way2 transfers- P66202+C38561+G149479:11 PM3h56Stansted Airport (SSD)1:07 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$471One-way2 transfers
- P66211 · L55690+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Paddington+G149398:55 AM4h21Stansted Airport (SSD)1:16 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$531One-way3 transfers - P02914+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+G149399:28 AM3h48Stansted Airport (SSD)1:16 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$531One-way2 transfers
- P66255 · L55702+Tube from Stratford (London) to London Paddington+W346229:58 AM4h10Stansted Airport (SSD)2:08 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$531One-way3 transfers
- P66493+C38274+W346465:43 PM3h19Stansted Airport (SSD)9:02 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$851One-way2 transfers
- P66423+W35419+C384092:43 PM3h23Stansted Airport (SSD)6:06 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$1031One-way2 transfers
- P66375+W34629+C3824312:43 PM3h23Stansted Airport (SSD)4:06 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$531One-way2 transfers
- P66363+C38203+W3541812:11 PM3h25Stansted Airport (SSD)3:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$751One-way2 transfers
- G14940+C38556+P0292211:43 AM3h25Stansted Airport (SSD)3:08 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$531One-way2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 23m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $27 (€22)
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 8:57 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $27 (€22)
Live departures
Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G14934+P01069+C38394 | 6:05 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h31 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
 G00955 · G01101 | On time 6:18 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h08 | 12:26 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G14935+P66093+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | 6:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h47 | 10:12 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G14936+C38534+P02907 | On time 7:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h28 | 10:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G00956 · G01102 | On time 7:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h57 | 1:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G14937+P66151+C38200 | 7:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h28 | 11:09 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G14938+C37299+P66175 | On time 8:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h31 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34617+P66187+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | 8:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h45 | 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G00959 · G01107 | On time 8:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h57 | 2:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34618+P66222+C38356 | 9:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G00960 · G01109 | On time 9:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h00 | 3:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G14939+P02916+C38397 | 9:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h33 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35417+P66267+C38436 | 10:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h25 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G00964 · G01113 | On time 10:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h00 | 4:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34622+P66289+C38478 | 10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h25 | 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P66314+W34624+C38520 | On time 11:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G00966 · G01114 | On time 11:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h01 | 5:26 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G14940+P02922+C38556 | 11:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h25 | 3:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35418+P66363+C38203 | 12:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h25 | 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G00969 · G01118 | On time 12:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h04 | 6:29 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34629+C38243+P66375 | Delayed 1:15 PM 12:43 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 3h23 | 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G00973 · G01119 | On time 1:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h01 | 7:26 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34632+P66399+C38325 | Delayed 2:16 PM 1:43 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 5:09 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34634+P02928+C38367 | Delayed 2:48 PM 2:11 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 5:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G00974 · G01161 | On time 2:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h41 | 8:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35419+P66423+C38409 | 2:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h23 | 6:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34637+C38448+P66435 | On time 3:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G00977 · G01124 | On time 3:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h01 | 9:26 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G14941+C38490+P66447 | On time 3:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h27 | 7:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G14942+C38537+P02930 | 4:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h27 | 7:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G00982 · G01127 | On time 4:24 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h11 | 10:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G14943+C38583+P66471 | On time 4:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h31 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P66482+G14944+C38236 | 5:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 8:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34646+C38274+P66493 | Delayed 6:18 PM 5:43 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 3h19 | 9:02 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P66057+C38317+W34648 | On time 6:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h27 | 9:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P66107+G14945+C38402 | 7:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h36 | 10:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P66154+W35426+C38483 | On time 8:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h35 | 11:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P66202+G14947+C38561 | On time 9:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h56 | 1:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G00847 · G01095+C48259+P66334 | On time 11:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 10h27 | 10:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
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Great Western Railway
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 23m
Cheapest Price
$42 (€34)
Great Western Railway frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Stansted Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
$210 (€171)
Stansted Express frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $42 (€34), while the average price is around $79 (€64).
The train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) takes 3h 23m and runs 8 per day.
The distance by train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is 149 miles (241 km).
The first train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 4:10 AM.
The last train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 8:57 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
There is no direct train service currently available from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
The train journey from Stansted Airport to Cardiff Central offers views of the English countryside, including rolling hills and rural landscapes, particularly as it passes through the Cotswolds and parts of Wales, making portions of the trip quite scenic.
Yes, you can take the train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Popular day trips by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) include Swansea, London, Newport, Bridgend, Swindon.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the London Paddington to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Stansted Airport (SSD) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Cardiff
Cardiff CentralCentral Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Bus24, 25, 27, 86, 62, 30, 35, 21, 136, 7, 23, 63, 64 · 3m · $2 · every ~47 min
C1 · 5m · every ~8 min
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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