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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- $47
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- $75
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 3 h 23 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 3 h 24 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 28
- Distance
- 241 km
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 $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) without transferring at least 2 times.
G14934+
P66070+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington5:55 AM 3h41 Stansted Airport (SSD) 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) $47 1 One-way 2 transfers- W34624+
C38520+P6631411:11 AM 3h26 Stansted Airport (SSD) 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $47 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34622+P66289+C38478
10:43 AM 3h25 Stansted Airport (SSD) 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $47 1 One-way 2 transfers - W35418+C38203+P66363
12:11 PM 3h25 Stansted Airport (SSD) 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $47 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34629+C38243+P66375
12:43 PM 3h23 Stansted Airport (SSD) 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $47 1 One-way 2 transfers
- W34629+C38243+P66375
12:43 PM 3h23 Stansted Airport (SSD) 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $47 1 One-way 2 transfers - W35419+P66423+C38409
2:43 PM 3h23 Stansted Airport (SSD) 6:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $99 1 One-way 2 transfers - G14940+P02922+C38556
11:43 AM 3h25 Stansted Airport (SSD) 3:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $64 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34622+P66289+C38478
10:43 AM 3h25 Stansted Airport (SSD) 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $47 1 One-way 2 transfers - W35418+C38203+P66363
12:11 PM 3h25 Stansted Airport (SSD) 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $47 1 One-way 2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 but you can travel from only $27 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 18:11. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 6:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Frequently asked questions about your Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trip
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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, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P66423+C38409+W35419 | On time 2:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h23 | 6:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P66435+C38448+W34637 | On time 3:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P66447+C38490+G14941 | On time 3:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h27 | 7:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P02930+C38537+G14942 | 4:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h27 | 7:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P66471+C38583+G14943 | 4:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h31 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P66482+C38236+G14944 | On time 5:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 8:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P66493+C38274+W34646 | On time 5:43 PM Stansted 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 | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
| G14934+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+P66070 | 5:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h41 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P01069+C38394+G14934 | 6:05 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h31 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 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+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+P66115 | 6:50 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h47 | 10:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G14936+P02907+C38534 | 7:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h28 | 10:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G14937+C38200+P66151 | 7:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 11:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G14938+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+P66163 | 7:50 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h50 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G14938+P66175+C37299 | 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 | |
| W34618+P66211+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | 8:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h42 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34618+P66222+C38356 | 9:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G14939+P02916+C38397 | 9:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h33 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35417+C38436+P66267 | 10:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h25 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34622+C38478+P66289 | 10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h25 | 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38520+W34624+P66314 | 11:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35418+C37260+P66329 | 11:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h08 | 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G14940+P66329+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | 11:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h40 | 3:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P02922+C38556+G14940 | 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 | |
| C38243+W34629+P66375 | 12:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h23 | 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34630+P66387+C38286 | 1:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h27 | 4:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34632+P66399+C38325 | 1:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 5:09 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| P02928+C38367+W34634 | 2:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 5:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Popular train stations from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 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.
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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