Bus from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN)

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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport from various bus operators like National Express or Transport for Wales for the next days.
today
from $43
tomorrow
from $28
Tuesday
from $27
Wednesday
from $34
Thursday
from $27
Friday
from $28
Saturday
from $28

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    2:20 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    5:50 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    6:20 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $50
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:20 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:10 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport via Bristol, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 35m
      0
      5:45 AM
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      7:00 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      5h 30m
      0
      8:50 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      2:20 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    2:20 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:35 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    9:10 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:10 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:40 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    5:05 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:05 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:10 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:10 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    6:10 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:05 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:10 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    5:05 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:10 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    2:20 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport via Bristol, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 35m
      0
      5:45 AM
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      7:00 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      5h 30m
      0
      8:50 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      2:20 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:05 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:10 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:10 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:00 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    5:05 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    9:40 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:10 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:40 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    2:20 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:35 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:10 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:40 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:40 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 7m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Cardiff
    Penarth Train Station
    11:57 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    $156
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 7m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Cardiff
    Penarth Train Station
    12:57 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    $156

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and London Stansted Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and London Stansted Airport are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Cardiff and London Stansted Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 43 buses from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and London Stansted Airport, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Compare all providers like National Express and Transport for Wales that travel 15 times every day by bus from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus $27
Fastest Bus 4h 55m
Earliest Bus 3:40 AM
Latest Bus 7:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 15 Ø
Distance 149.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express and Transport for Wales

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport

Every day, 15 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for London Stansted Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/23/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
$43
Monday 03/24
$28
Tuesday 03/25
$27
Wednesday 03/26
$34
Thursday 03/27
$27
Friday 03/28
$28
Saturday 03/29
$28
Sunday 03/30
$25
Monday 03/31
$25
Tuesday 04/01
$25
Wednesday 04/02
$25
Thursday 04/03
$25
Friday 04/04
$30
Saturday 04/05
$30
Sunday 04/06
$30
Monday 04/07
$30
Tuesday 04/08
$30
Wednesday 04/09
$30
Thursday 04/10
$30
Friday 04/11
$30
Saturday 04/12
$30
Sunday 04/13
$30
Monday 04/14
$30
Tuesday 04/15
$30
Wednesday 04/16
$30
Thursday 04/17
$32
Friday 04/18
$36
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $27, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $43.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport, with $27. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to London Stansted Airport from our users.

National Express from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to London Stansted Airport:

Cheapest Price $27
Fastest Bus 4h 55m
Earliest Bus 3:40 AM
Last Bus 7:45 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 3/23/2025

Transport for Wales from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport

Transport for Wales

Here you will find the key facts about the Transport for Wales bus route Cardiff to London Stansted Airport:

Cheapest Price $156
Fastest Bus 5h 7m
Earliest Bus 6:50 AM
Last Bus 7:50 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/22/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and London Stansted Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and London Stansted Airport.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to London Stansted Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to London Stansted Airport bus

How much does a Cardiff London Stansted Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 6h 35m to reach London Stansted Airport. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $156. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to London Stansted Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to London Stansted Airport bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport is offered by National Express and takes 4h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $93. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in London Stansted Airport from Cardiff starts at 3:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for London Stansted Airport starts at 7:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff London Stansted Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport, passengers can travel with National Express and Transport for Wales. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and London Stansted Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and London Stansted Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and Transport for Wales.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to London Stansted Airport bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff London Stansted Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff London Stansted Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Cardiff to London Stansted Airport on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to London Stansted Airport

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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