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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Cheapest price
£159
Average price
£159
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
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 £159 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £159.
To travel from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) you need to make at least 2 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 241 km
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3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:00, the last at 09:30. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 09:00 |
Last train 09:30 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Stansted Express from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) trainsGreat Western Rail, Stansted Express trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) from £23. 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
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- 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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