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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for 05 May
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 37 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
241 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted 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 to Cardiff will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Fast coaches
To travel from Stansted to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.
NXA8 · NX50916:056h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station22:35Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)£301One-way1 change- NXA8 · NX50918:456h10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0:55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£301One-way1 change
- NXA8 · NX50911:406h50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station18:30Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£321One-way1 change
- NXA8 · NX50915:156h25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station21:40Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)£321One-way1 change
- NXA8 · NX50915:156h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station21:45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£321One-way1 change
- NX728 · NX20117:155h25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station22:40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£691One-way1 change
- NX727 · NX20113:155h25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station18:40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£771One-way1 change
- NX727 · NX2019:005h25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station14:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£811One-way1 change
- NX727 · NX2016:405h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station12:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£811One-way1 change
- NX727 · NX20114:556h05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station21:00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£851One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted 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 coach which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 241 km
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Cardiff coaches for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:45 Stansted | 6h05 | 0:50 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:50 Stansted | 6h05 | 1:55 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:05 Stansted | 5h50 | 2:55 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:55 Stansted | 5h50 | 3:45 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 5 May | |||||
| NX727 · NX201 | On time 4:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h15 | 11:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX507 | Delayed 7:35 5:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h20 | 12:05 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX507 | Delayed 7:35 5:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h25 | 12:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX201 | On time 6:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h45 | 12:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX507 | Delayed 7:35 7:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h40 | 13:55 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX507 | Delayed 7:35 7:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h45 | 14:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX201 | On time 9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 14:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX509 | On time 9:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h40 | 16:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX509 | On time 9:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h35 | 16:15 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX202 | On time 10:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h15 | 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX507 | On time 10:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h40 | 17:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX507 | On time 10:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 17:10 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX509 | On time 11:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h50 | 18:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX509 | On time 11:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h45 | 18:25 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX507 | On time 12:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h55 | 19:35 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX201 | On time 13:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 18:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX777 · NX111 | On time 13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h40 | 20:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX509 | On time 13:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h40 | 20:20 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX509 | On time 13:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h45 | 20:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX507 | On time 14:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 21:10 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX201 | On time 14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h05 | 21:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX509 | On time 15:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h25 | 21:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX509 | On time 15:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 21:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX509 | On time 16:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 22:35 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX507 | On time 17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 23:30 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX728 · NX201 | 17:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 22:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX509 | On time 18:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h10 | 0:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX728 · NX201 | 19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h15 | 1:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX509 | On time 21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h10 | 3:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
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Why should you book Stansted to Cardiff coaches with Omio?
National Express operates all coaches services from Stansted to Cardiff.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted to Cardiff
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Buses from Stansted to Cardiff run on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 241 km distance in 5h 30m.
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 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 31 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 1:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
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 to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Stansted 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 30m
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.
FAQs: Stansted to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Stansted to Cardiff can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Stansted to Cardiff is £31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Stansted to Cardiff is 5h 30m to travel the 241 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Stansted to Cardiff leaves at 1:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Stansted to Cardiff leaves at 23:50.
There are 31 coaches a day from Stansted 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 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 between Stansted and Cardiff and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Cardiff from Stansted is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Stansted to Cardiff is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stansted and Cardiff including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Stansted to Cardiff:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Stansted to Cardiff for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Stansted to Cardiff depends on the coach companies:
- National Express
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Stansted to Cardiff.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Stansted to Cardiff:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Stansted to Cardiff:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Stansted to Cardiff.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Stansted to Cardiff with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Stansted to Cardiff with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Stansted to Cardiff with the following coach company: National Express.
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