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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
To travel from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) you need to make at least 2 changes.
P66154+
W35425+
C3848320:113h33Stansted Airport (SSD)23:44Cardiff Central (CDF)£471One-way2 changes- P66107+G14946+C3840219:113h36Stansted Airport (SSD)22:47Cardiff Central (CDF)£511One-way2 changes
- P66057+W34648+C3831718:113h27Stansted Airport (SSD)21:38Cardiff Central (CDF)£511One-way2 changes
- G14939+P02916+C383979:433h33Stansted Airport (SSD)13:16Cardiff Central (CDF)£551One-way2 changes
- P66222 · L04041+G14939+C373299:114h05Stansted Airport (SSD)13:16Cardiff Central (CDF)£551One-way3 changes
- P66493+W34646+C3827417:433h19Stansted Airport (SSD)21:02Cardiff Central (CDF)£591One-way2 changes
- W35417+P66267+C3843610:113h25Stansted Airport (SSD)13:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£591One-way2 changes
- W34622+C38478+P6628910:433h25Stansted Airport (SSD)14:08Cardiff Central (CDF)£591One-way2 changes
- P02922+G14940+C3855611:433h25Stansted Airport (SSD)15:08Cardiff Central (CDF)£551One-way2 changes
- W34618+P66222+C383569:113h26Stansted Airport (SSD)12:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£591One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 241 km
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3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34630+C38286+P66387 | Delayed 13:48 13:11Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h27 | 16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| Friday 21 August | |||||
| G14933+P66053+C36947 | 5:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h38 | 9:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14934+C38394+P01069 | 6:05 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h31 | 9:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
G14935+P66093+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | 6:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h47 | 10:12 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14936+P66105+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | 6:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h56 | 10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14937+C37246+P66105 | 6:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h26 | 11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14936+P02907+C38534 | 7:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h28 | 10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14937+P66151+C38200 | 7:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14938+C37299+P66175 | 8:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h31 | 11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W34617+P66187+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | 8:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h45 | 12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W34618+C38356+P66222 | 9:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14939+L04041+C37329+P66222 | 9:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h05 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| G14939+P02916+C38397 | 9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h33 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W35417+C38436+P66267 | 10:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h25 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W34622+P66289+C38478 | 10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h25 | 14:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W34624+C38520+P66314 | 11:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14940+C38556+P02922 | 11:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h25 | 15:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W34637+C38448+P66435 | 15:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
 G00977 · G01124 | 15:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h01 | 21:26 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G14941+C38490+P66447 | On time 15:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h27 | 19:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14942+C38537+P02930 | 16:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h27 | 19:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G00982 · G01126 | 16:24 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h05 | 22:29 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G14943+C38583+P66471 | 16:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h31 | 20:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14944+P66482+C38236 | 17:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 20:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W34646+C38274+P66493 | On time 17:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h19 | 21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W34648+C38317+P66057 | 18:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h27 | 21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14946+C38402+P66107 | 19:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h36 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W35425+P66154+C38483 | 20:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h33 | 23:44 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 15:27. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 15:27 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Stansted Express from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Railway, Stansted Express trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and Cardiff Central (CDF) 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: Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted Airport (SSD) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the London Paddington to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Stansted Airport (SSD) and Cardiff Central (CDF) 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.
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