Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists) | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 5:45 PM GMT.
Compare 3 ways to go from Stansted to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Stansted and Cardiff?
Stops in Cardiff
- A2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10 - C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK - D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK - E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK - F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK
Compare bus companies
Based on 29728 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 Stansted Cardiff recent customer reviews
I wish one day you'll make busses only for adults because I was surrounded by three loud children which is on 3,5hrs long journey annoying.
Gabriela K.
Very good and comfortable ride! The staff was very nice to me and very helpful with my luggage. National express is the bus I always want to take while I'm in Britain.
Maja R.
Very well organized, politely and helpful
Roy De L.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stansted to Cardiff by bus
What is the distance between Stansted and Cardiff?
The distance between Stansted and Cardiff is approximately 238 km (148 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Stansted to Cardiff?
Buses departing from London Stansted Airport in Stansted will take you to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Stansted to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $38To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stansted to Cardiff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $38 to $91 for a bus ticket from Stansted to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-24.
