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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport
Showing times and prices for 18 Jul
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
242 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Fast coaches
To travel from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
NX509 · NXA802:306h05
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens08:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£371One-way
1 change
NX509 · NXA814:457h15
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens22:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£431One-way
1 change
NX509 · NXA619:456h40
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens02:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£431One-way
1 change
NX509 · NXA817:306h25
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens23:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£431One-way
1 change
NX509 · NXA816:456h45
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens23:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£451One-way
1 change
NX201 · NX72709:255h00
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens14:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£751One-way
1 change
NX201 · NX72707:205h05
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£751One-way
1 change
NX201 · NX72805:255h10
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens10:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£671One-way
1 change
NX201 · NX72803:255h30
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens08:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£661One-way
1 change
NX509 · NXA802:306h05
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens08:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£371One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 241 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cardiff to London Stansted Airport bus times
Showing buses for today, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 16:03
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX507 · NXA8 | On time 17:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h25 | 23:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 July | |||||
| NX509 · NXA8 | Delayed 14:25 01:30Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h05 | 07:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA8 | Delayed 14:25 09:00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h50 | 15:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX507 · NXA8 | On time 09:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h15 | 17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA8 | Delayed 14:25 12:00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h15 | 19:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA8 | Delayed 14:25 13:45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h15 | 21:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA8 | On time 15:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h45 | 22:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA8 | On time 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h25 | 22:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NXA6 | On time 18:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h40 | 01:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Overview: Bus from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 241 km |
Average bus duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 18:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Coach companies: National Express and Megabus Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN)
For as little as £21 you can travel by coach between Cardiff and London Stansted Airport (STN) with National Express and Megabus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cardiff - London Stansted Airport (STN) coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
National Express from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach information:
- Average Duration: 5 h 42 min
- Cheapest Price: £21
- National Express frequency: 12 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to London Stansted Airport coach
FAQs: Take the bus from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport.
Cheap coach tickets from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £40; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach time is 5 h 45 min covering the 149 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 03: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 19: 45.
There are 19 coaches a day from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) to compare what amenities they may offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) by coach is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cardiff including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN).
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN), follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, luggage for the coach from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN).
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN).
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