Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) train

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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for 12 Sept

Cheapest

£37

Average

£54

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

11:183h26

Cardiff Central (CDF)

14:44London Stansted Airport (STN)

£371One-way

0 changes

07:373h34

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:11London Stansted Airport (STN)

£591One-way

0 changes

08:184h26

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:44London Stansted Airport (STN)

£591One-way

0 changes

10:184h26

Cardiff Central (CDF)

14:44London Stansted Airport (STN)

£601One-way

0 changes

Train timetableCardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 12 September

Great Western Railway

07:373h34

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:11London Stansted Airport (STN)

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Great Western Railway

11:183h26

Cardiff Central (CDF)

14:44London Stansted Airport (STN)

0 changes

Great Western Railway

08:184h26

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:44London Stansted Airport (STN)

0 changes

Great Western Railway

10:184h26

Cardiff Central (CDF)

14:44London Stansted Airport (STN)

0 changes

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Train times from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for 12 Sept

Fastest Journey

3 h 26 m

Average

3 h 58 m

Trains per day

Distance

242 km

Of the 4 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for London Stansted Airport (STN) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

11:183h26

Cardiff Central (CDF)

14:44London Stansted Airport (STN)

£371One-way

0 changes

07:373h34

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:11London Stansted Airport (STN)

£591One-way

0 changes

08:184h26

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:44London Stansted Airport (STN)

£591One-way

0 changes

10:184h26

Cardiff Central (CDF)

14:44London Stansted Airport (STN)

£601One-way

0 changes

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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Distance	149 miles
Average train duration	3 h 21 min
Average train ticket price	£53 (€59)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	No
Train companies	Great Western Rail or first_great_western

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) cover the 149 miles long route taking on average 3 h 21 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £53, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £32.

Train providers: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Find the best trains between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Stansted Airport (STN) with Omio's travel partners Great Western Rail and first_great_western from £31. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 3 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: £31

FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN).

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £32 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £53; 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 Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) train travel time is 3 h 21 min for the 149 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 07: 23. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 15: 23.

There are 25 trains a day from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN), you can count on Great Western Rail or first_great_western for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport (STN). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cardiff Central (CDF) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 21 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is May.

You have options as you can travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 2 different ways: train or coach.

Trains departing from Cardiff Central

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3450507080

Distance from Cardiff Central to city center

1.1 miles (1.8 km)

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sat: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sun: 07: 30 - 21: 30

How to get to this station?

Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)

Nearest Airport

Cardiff Airport
14 miles

How to get to nearest airport?

Take the Transport for Wales train from the station to Dinas Powys, then take the 304 bus directly to the airport. The journey takes about 1 hour in total.

Amenities at station