What is the distance between Cardiff and Stansted?

The distance between Cardiff and Stansted is around 238 km (148 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Stansted?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted.

Bus from Cardiff to Stansted starting at $37 | Compare & Save up to 58%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Stansted on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:58pm	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)	6h 42m	8:40pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)	6h 10m	11:55pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Fastest
Bus	11:43am	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)	6h 42m	6:25pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	11:43am	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)	6h 42m	6:25pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	12:28pm	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)	6h 32m	7:00pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 1:11 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Stansted

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

238 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $93	Average Duration6h 32m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$250 - $250	Average Duration5h 56m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$49 - $49	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29712 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $41

National Express Cardiff Stansted recent customer reviews

Bus was late and almost made me miss my layover

Rebecca J.

February 20, 2024

Excellent driver. Managed to get a nap due to the smooth motion of the bus

Debbie W.

November 14, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Stansted?

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Stops in Stansted

A - London Stansted Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Stansted by bus

What is the distance between Cardiff and Stansted?
The distance between Cardiff and Stansted is around 238 km (148 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Stansted?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

No data

11-16

$53

Today

$47

11-18

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11-19

$37

11-20

$37

11-21

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11-22

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The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Stansted was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Stansted, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $88 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-20.