How much does a train ticket from Cardiff to Stansted cost?

The average train ticket price from Cardiff to Stansted is $174. The best way to find train tickets from Cardiff to Stansted is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Cardiff to Stansted?

A train trip between Cardiff and Stansted is around 5h 56m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 56m. This is the time it takes to travel the 148 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Cardiff and Stansted?

The number of trains from Cardiff to Stansted can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Cardiff to Stansted by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Cardiff to Stansted?

When taking the train from Cardiff to Stansted, you can travel comfortably and safely with CrossCountry.

Train Cardiff to Stansted from $174

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cardiff to Stansted on November 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Cardiff Central	6h 45m	4:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
11:45am	Cardiff Central	6h 50m	6:35pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
1:45pm	Cardiff Central	6h 45m	8:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
3:45pm	Cardiff Central	6h 45m	10:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
4:45pm	Cardiff Central	6h 45m	11:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Stansted

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

148 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $65	Average Duration6h 32m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$174 - $174	Average Duration5h 56m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $34	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Train Cardiff to Stansted: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$174

Average train trip duration5h 56m

Number of daily trains5

Earliest train departure7:45am

Distance151 miles (242 km)

Latest train departure4:45pm

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $174

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Transpennine Express

Cardiff to Stansted Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cardiff and Stansted?

Stops in Cardiff

A - Cardiff Central

Stops in Stansted

A - London Stansted Airport

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, check it station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Stansted, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Cardiff and Stansted, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cardiff to Stansted, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Will you be returning to Cardiff by train?

Train from Stansted to Cardiff

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