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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ) will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:284h02London Stansted Airport13:30Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£501One-way0 changes- 10:283h54London Stansted Airport14:22Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£571One-way0 changes
- 8:553h57London Stansted Airport12:52Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£591One-way0 changes
- 10:283h54London Stansted Airport14:22Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£571One-way0 changes
- 8:553h57London Stansted Airport12:52Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£591One-way0 changes
- 9:284h02London Stansted Airport13:30Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£501One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 241 km
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3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) trains for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 11:17 London Stansted Airport | 4h35 | 15:52 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:58 London Stansted Airport | 3h54 | 17:52 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 22 June | |||||
| 8:55 London Stansted Airport | 3h57 | 12:52 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:55, the last at 13:58. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 8:55 |
Last train 13:58 |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, Stansted Express from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) trainsGreat Western Railway, Stansted Express trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Travelodge
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
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