Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train with Great Western Railway

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

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

£57

Average

£87

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

08:373h34

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:11Stansted Airport (SSD)

£571One-way

0 changes

19:183h55

Cardiff Central (CDF)

23:13Stansted Airport (SSD)

£611One-way

0 changes

05:544h01

Cardiff Central (CDF)

09:55Stansted Airport (SSD)

£801One-way

0 changes

12:543h17

Cardiff Central (CDF)

16:11Stansted Airport (SSD)

£1151One-way

0 changes

05:073h53

Cardiff Central (CDF)

09:00Stansted Airport (SSD)

£1241One-way

0 changes

Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 24 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway	12:54 Cardiff Central (CDF)	3h17	16:11 Stansted Airport (SSD)	0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway	08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)	3h34	12:11 Stansted Airport (SSD)	0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway	05:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)	3h53	09:00 Stansted Airport (SSD)	0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway	19:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)	3h55	23:13 Stansted Airport (SSD)	0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway	05:54 Cardiff Central (CDF)	4h01	09:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)	0 changesDirect

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Train times from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 17 m

Average

3 h 44 m

Trains per day

Distance

241 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Stansted Airport (SSD) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

12:543h17

Cardiff Central (CDF)

16:11Stansted Airport (SSD)

£1151One-way

0 changes

08:373h34

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:11Stansted Airport (SSD)

£571One-way

0 changes

05:073h53

Cardiff Central (CDF)

09:00Stansted Airport (SSD)

£1241One-way

0 changes

19:183h55

Cardiff Central (CDF)

23:13Stansted Airport (SSD)

£611One-way

0 changes

05:544h01

Cardiff Central (CDF)

09:55Stansted Airport (SSD)

£801One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

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

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £23 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £23

Distance

241 km

Average train duration

3h 43m

Cheapest ticket price

£32

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 17m

First train

04:04

Last train

19:18

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £23

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Find the best trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 journey.

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.

Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train information with Great Western Rail:

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

FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD).

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) can start from as little as £33 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is £78; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Stansted Airport (SSD) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is on average 3 h 17 min for the 149 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) leaves at 04: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) leaves at 17: 20.

There are 8 trains a day from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Stansted Airport (SSD) from Cardiff Central (CDF) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A trip to Stansted Airport (SSD) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 17 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Stansted Airport (SSD) including taking a train or coach.