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Compare train and bus 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 $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff:
A bus is $28 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff costing on average $61 (€61).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NXA8 · NX5099:05 PM6h10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station3:15 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NXA8 · NX5099:05 PM6h10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station3:15 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
P76270+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+W354179:22 AM4h14Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)1:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$651One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34624+P66267+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington10:17 AM4h20Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)2:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$651One-way2 transfers
- W34618+P76258+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington8:20 AM4h17Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)12:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$701One-way2 transfers
- P66314+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+W3541811:17 AM4h19Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)3:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$701One-way2 transfers
- NXA8 · NX5096:45 PM6h10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station12:55 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens$331One-way1 transfer
- NX727 · NX2014:45 AM6h15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:00 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens$441One-way1 transfer
- NX728 · NX2017:25 PM6h15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1:40 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens$441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff:
A bus is $28 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff costing on average $61 (€61).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with National Express, Stephensons of Essex to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Stansted Express, Greater Anglia to go to Cardiff by train.
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