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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 an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 5h 12m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet
How to get from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
10:30 AM 6h50 Cardiff 5:20 PM Stansted Mountfitchet $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:30 AM 6h50 Cardiff 5:20 PM Stansted Mountfitchet $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 PM 6h20 Cardiff 12:20 AM Stansted Mountfitchet $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 National Express to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by train.
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