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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic) | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic) | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic) | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic) | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic) | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Stansted
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
Based on 29720 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $40
National Express Cardiff Stansted recent customer reviews
Bus was late and almost made me miss my layover
Rebecca J.
Excellent driver. Managed to get a nap due to the smooth motion of the bus
Debbie W.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Stansted by bus
What is the distance between Cardiff and Stansted?
The distance between Cardiff and Stansted is around 238 km (148 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Stansted?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Stansted was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $37To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Stansted, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $37 to $88 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-24.
