How much does a train ticket cost from Cardiff to Stansted?

The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Stansted start from £133. The average price for this train route is around £133. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Stansted?

The average train journey time from Cardiff to Stansted is 5h 56m, covering a distance of 150 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 56m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Cardiff to Stansted route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cardiff to Stansted?

The earliest train from Cardiff to Stansted departs at 07:45. And the latest train departs at 16:45.

Train Cardiff to Stansted from £133

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Cardiff to Stansted on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:45	Cardiff Central	6h 45m	16:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	11:45	Cardiff Central	6h 50m	18:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	13:45	Cardiff Central	6h 45m	20:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	15:45	Cardiff Central	6h 45m	22:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	16:45	Cardiff Central	6h 45m	23:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Stansted

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

148 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£21 - £56	Average duration6h 32m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£133 - £133	Average duration5h 56m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£19 - £25	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cardiff and Stansted?

Cardiff

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Cardiff Central
Cardiff Central, UK
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Stansted

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London Stansted Airport
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Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £133

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Stansted by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cardiff to Stansted?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Stansted start from £133. The average price for this train route is around £133. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Stansted?
The average train journey time from Cardiff to Stansted is 5h 56m, covering a distance of 150 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 56m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Cardiff to Stansted route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cardiff to Stansted?
The earliest train from Cardiff to Stansted departs at 07:45. And the latest train departs at 16:45.