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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£47
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£74
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
3 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
3 h 34 m
Trains on 12 Sept
8
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
To travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
W35184+
C38120+
P6645712:203h35Cardiff Central (CDF)15:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£471One-way2 changes- W35181+C38048+P6643311:203h35Cardiff Central (CDF)14:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£511One-way2 changes
- W35172+P66361+C378048:233h32Cardiff Central (CDF)11:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£591One-way2 changes
- W35174+C37414+P663738:513h32Cardiff Central (CDF)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£591One-way2 changes
- C42290+C37967+P6640910:203h35Cardiff Central (CDF)13:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£631One-way2 changes
- W35172+P66361+C378048:233h32Cardiff Central (CDF)11:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£591One-way2 changes
- W35174+C37414+P663738:513h32Cardiff Central (CDF)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£591One-way2 changes
- C42290+C37967+P6640910:203h35Cardiff Central (CDF)13:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£631One-way2 changes
- W35181+C38048+P6643311:203h35Cardiff Central (CDF)14:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£511One-way2 changes
- W35184+C38120+P6645712:203h35Cardiff Central (CDF)15:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£471One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 242 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £52.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 1m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (3h 6m by train vs 3h 27m by car). Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G15041+P66360+C37849 | On time 8:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h37 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G15042+P66366+C37884 | On time 8:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h29 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
 G66712 · G00812 | On time 8:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h55 | 14:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| W35432+P66384+C37942 | On time 9:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h36 | 12:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G01067 · G00814 | On time 9:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h55 | 15:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| G15043+C37563+P66396 | On time 9:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h34 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G15046+C38161+P02929 | On time 12:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h37 | 15:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G00947 · G00824 | On time 12:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h02 | 18:47 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| G15047+C38195+P66468 | On time 12:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h33 | 16:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W35434+P66479+C37861 | On time 13:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h37 | 16:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G00905 · G00826 | On time 13:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h54 | 19:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| W35187+P66490+C37911 | On time 13:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h38 | 17:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:15, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 7:15 |
Last train 19:20 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Stansted Airport from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Stansted Airport
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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