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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Jun 16

Cheapest price

$78

Average price

$121

Fastest journey

3 h 16 m

Average duration

3 h 32 m

Trains per day

Distance

238 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for Cardiff on Mon, Jun 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 238 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .

On Mon, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 3 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

08:18AM3h53

Stansted Mountfitchet

12:11PMCardiff

$781One-way

0 transfers

09:19AM3h58

Stansted Mountfitchet

01:17PMCardiff

$791One-way

0 transfers

05:39AM3h29

Stansted Mountfitchet

09:08AMCardiff

$1101One-way

0 transfers

08:22AM3h48

Stansted Mountfitchet

12:10PMCardiff

$1681One-way

0 transfers

09:20AM3h16

Stansted Mountfitchet

12:36PMCardiff

$1711One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€95 Average price	€39 Average price Cheapest
4h 11m Average duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 28m Average duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff

United Kingdom

Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.

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 $32 (€26)

Distance

147 miles (237 km)

Average train duration

3h 41m

Cheapest ticket price

$45 (€37)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 14m

First train

05:07

Last train

15:20

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $32 (€26)

Train providers: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff trains

Buy your official Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and Abellio Greater Anglia train tickets from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff from $43 (€35) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable 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.

Great Western Rail from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $43

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: $256
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff

FAQs: Travel by train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff.

Cheap train tickets from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff can start from as little as $45 (€36) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff is $116 (€95); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff train time is 3 h 14 min covering the 147 mile (237 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff leaves at 5: 04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff leaves at 9: 30 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or Abellio Greater Anglia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff, you can count on Great Western Rail or Abellio Greater Anglia for the best way to get you to Cardiff. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 30 PM.

A trip to Cardiff from Stansted Mountfitchet is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 14 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cardiff from Stansted Mountfitchet including taking a train or bus.