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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN)
Showing times and prices for 20 Jan
Cheapest
£58
Average
£61
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Cheapest
Y2220912:503h21
Cardiff Central (CDF)16:11Stansted Airport (SSD)
£581One-way
2 changes
Cheapest
Y2221013:183h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)16:44Stansted Airport (SSD)
£581One-way
2 changes
Y2221113:503h23
Cardiff Central (CDF)17:13Stansted Airport (SSD)
£631One-way
2 changes
Y2220510:413h30
Cardiff Central (CDF)14:11Stansted Airport (SSD)
£631One-way
2 changes
Y2220611:183h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)14:44Stansted Airport (SSD)
£631One-way
2 changes
Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 20 January
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway Y22200 | 08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h26 | 11:44 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Great Western Railway Y22201 | 08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h34 | 12:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Great Western Railway Y22202 | 09:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h25 | 12:44 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Great Western Railway Y22203 | 09:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h22 | 13:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Great Western Railway Y22204 | 10:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h26 | 13:44 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Great Western Railway Y22205 | 10:41 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h30 | 14:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Great Western Railway Y22206 | 11:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h26 | 14:44 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Great Western Railway Y22207 | 11:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 15:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Great Western Railway Y22208 | 12:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h25 | 15:44 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Great Western Railway Y22209 | 12:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 16:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Great Western Railway Y22210 | 13:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h26 | 16:44 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Great Western Railway Y22211 | 13:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h23 | 17:13 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
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Train times from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN)
Showing times and prices for 20 Jan
Fastest Journey
3 h 21 m
Average
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
242 km
To travel from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) you need to make at least 2 changes.
Fastest
Y2220912:503h21
Cardiff Central (CDF)16:11Stansted Airport (SSD)
£581One-way
2 changes
Fastest
Y2220711:503h21
Cardiff Central (CDF)15:11Stansted Airport (SSD)
£1271One-way
2 changes
Y2220309:493h22
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:11Stansted Airport (SSD)
£1271One-way
2 changes
Y2221113:503h23
Cardiff Central (CDF)17:13Stansted Airport (SSD)
£631One-way
2 changes
Y2220209:193h25
Cardiff Central (CDF)12:44Stansted Airport (SSD)
£1361One-way
2 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN)
Trains from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. 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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 7 |
Train providers 1 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 04:07 |
Last train 19:20 |
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
Train providers: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN)
Travel between Cardiff and London Stansted Airport (STN) from £31 with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail and first_great_western! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
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 to London Stansted Airport (STN) train information with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 3 h 17 min
- Cheapest Price: £31
FAQs: Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff 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 to London Stansted Airport (STN).
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £32 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £55; 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 to London Stansted Airport (STN) train time is 3 h 17 min covering the 149 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 04: 07. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 19: 20.
There are 7 trains a day from Cardiff 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.
For the best Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cardiff to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 20.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cardiff 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 to travel from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train is January.
You have options as you can travel from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN) 2 different ways: train or coach.
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and London Stansted Airport (STN)
Cardiff
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Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- 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)
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