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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 16 Jan

Cheapest price

£28

Average price

£40

Fastest journey

5 h 25 m

Average duration

5 h 34 m

Buses per day

38

Distance

238 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.

Fast coaches

To travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressNXA8 · NX509
18:456h10
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
00:55Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)
£281One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX509
19:556h00
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
01:55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
£281One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX509
19:555h55
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
01:50Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)
£281One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX509
18:456h15
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
01:00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
£281One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX509
21:055h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
02:50Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)
£301One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff 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 53m. 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 coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £34.

Distance: 238 km

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Train

£30

Average Price

Cheapest

£54

Average Price

5h 58m

Average total duration

5h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff bus times

The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff coaches for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 09:16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX727 · NX201
Delayed
13:15 04:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h15
12:25 12:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX201
Delayed
13:15 06:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h45
12:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX201
Delayed
13:15 09:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h25
14:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX202
Delayed
13:15 10:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h15
16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX201
On time
13:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h25
18:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX201
On time
14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h05
21:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX201
On time
17:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h25
22:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX201
On time
19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h15
01:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
Friday 16 January
national_expressNX727 · NX20104:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h15
11:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
05:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h15
12:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
05:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h10
11:55 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
06:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h50
13:05 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX20106:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h45
12:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
07:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h50
14:05 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
07:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h55
14:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX20109:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h45
14:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
09:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h05
16:45 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
10:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h15
17:55 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
10:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h25
18:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
11:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h20
18:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
11:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h15
18:25 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
12:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h15
19:25 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
12:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
7h10
19:50 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
13:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h35
20:15 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
13:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h40
20:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
14:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h45
20:55 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
15:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h40
21:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
15:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h35
21:50 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
16:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h35
22:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX507
On time
17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h30
23:30 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
17:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h15
23:55 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
17:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h19
23:59 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
18:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h10
00:55 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
18:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h15
01:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
19:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
6h00
01:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
19:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h55
01:50 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h45
02:50 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h50
02:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
22:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h40
03:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens		1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX509
On time
22:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h35
03:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff

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Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff run on average 32 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 238 km distance in 5h 45m.

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
238 km
Average bus duration
5h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
32
Fastest bus
5h 45m
First bus
02:30
Last bus
23:50
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

Bus providers: National Express from Stansted Mountfitchet to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff with National Express for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 45m
Cheapest Price
£23
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
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FAQs: Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff is £36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff is on average 5 h 30 min   for the 147 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff leaves at 10: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff leaves at 22: 10.
There are 37 coaches a day from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Cardiff. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Cardiff from Stansted Mountfitchet and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
The cheapest month to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff by coach is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cardiff from Stansted Mountfitchet including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
  • Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff.
    No, luggage for the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cardiff.

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    Important Stations and Airports in Stansted Mountfitchet and Cardiff

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