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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
To travel from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff you need to make at least 2 changes.
W34624+
P66289+
C3847810:433h54Stansted Airport (SSD)14:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£421One-way2 changes- W35417+P02914+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington9:284h08Stansted Airport (SSD)13:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£421One-way2 changes - W34618+P66187+C371838:254h12Stansted Airport (SSD)12:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£421One-way2 changes
- W34648+C38274+P6649317:433h55Stansted Airport (SSD)21:38Cardiff Central (CDF)£431One-way2 changes
- G14945+P02905+C3836118:434h04Stansted Airport (SSD)22:47Cardiff Central (CDF)£591One-way2 changes
- W34624+P66289+C3847810:433h54Stansted Airport (SSD)14:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£421One-way2 changes
- W34637+C38409+P6642314:433h54Stansted Airport (SSD)18:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£791One-way2 changes
- W34648+C38274+P6649317:433h55Stansted Airport (SSD)21:38Cardiff Central (CDF)£431One-way2 changes
- G14945+P02905+C3836118:434h04Stansted Airport (SSD)22:47Cardiff Central (CDF)£591One-way2 changes
- W35418+P66329+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington11:284h08Stansted Airport (SSD)15:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£631One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Stansted Airport to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 242 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£55 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Cardiff trains for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01227+C38477+P66223 | Delayed 9:45 9:11Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h23 | 12:34 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C01226+P66268+C38555 | Delayed 10:45 10:11Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h23 | 13:34 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C50047+P66315+C38242 | Delayed 11:45 11:11Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h24 | 14:35 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C00840+P66365+C38324 | Delayed 12:45 12:11Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h29 | 15:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C50046+C38366+P66377 | Delayed 13:13 12:43Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h29 | 16:12 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C50040+P66389+C38408 | Delayed 13:45 13:11Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h23 | 16:34 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C50042+P66413+C38489 | Delayed 14:45 14:11Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h29 | 17:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C50043+P66437+C38566 | Delayed 15:45 15:11Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h23 | 18:34 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W34659+P66461+C38253 | Delayed 16:45 16:11Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h23 | 19:34 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:20, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 7:20 |
Last train 20:57 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Stansted Express from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Railway, Stansted Express trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Cardiff from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff 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 Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport and Cardiff
Most London Stansted Airport to Cardiff trains use the London Paddington to Cardiff Central station pair, with some services arriving at Cardiff Queen Street. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Cardiff 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.
Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Queen Street train station facilities and services
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
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