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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet
How to get from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by bus.
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