Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff

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Compare all timetables for the shuttles from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
from $27
tomorrow
from $26
Sunday
from $30
Monday
from $27
Tuesday
from $26
Wednesday
from $27
Thursday
from $27

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    6:50 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    1:00 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    1:55 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    11:15 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    6:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    11:50 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    11:00 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    1:45 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    8:20 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    3:45 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    10:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    11:50 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    11:00 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    8:00 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    2:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    1:45 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    8:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    6h 19m
    0
    5:40 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    11:59 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    7:55 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    1:55 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    8:55 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    2:55 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    6h 19m
    0
    5:40 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    11:59 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    9:55 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    3:45 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    5:00 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    11:00 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    1:55 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    8:55 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    3:15 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    6:15 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    12h 20m
    0
    11:50 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    12:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    3:15 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    9:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    2:00 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    6:15 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    1:55 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    10:50 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    5:20 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    11:50 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    6:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    11:50 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    6:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    1:55 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    8:55 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    3:15 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    2:00 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    10:50 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    5:20 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    1:55 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    6:15 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    8:55 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    3:15 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    10:50 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    5:20 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    11:50 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    6:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33

Frequency of bus connections between London Stansted Airport and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between London Stansted Airport and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between London Stansted Airport and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 44 buses from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Stansted Airport and Cardiff, with 13 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff

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

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 19 times every day by bus from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus $26
Fastest Bus 5h 10m
Earliest Bus 4:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 19 Ø
Distance 149.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff

Every day, 19 buses from 1 bus companies leave London Stansted Airport for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/22
Monday 06/23
Tuesday 06/24
Wednesday 06/25
Thursday 06/26
Friday 06/27
$27
Saturday 06/28
$26
Sunday 06/29
$30
Monday 06/30
$27
Tuesday 07/01
$26
Wednesday 07/02
$27
Thursday 07/03
$27
Friday 07/04
$26
Saturday 07/05
$30
Sunday 07/06
$26
Monday 07/07
$26
Tuesday 07/08
$26
Wednesday 07/09
$26
Thursday 07/10
$26
Friday 07/11
Saturday 07/12
$26
Sunday 07/13
$26
Monday 07/14
$26
Tuesday 07/15
$26
Wednesday 07/16
$26
Thursday 07/17
$26
Friday 07/18
$26
Saturday 07/19

The cheapest time to travel from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $26, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff, with $26. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.

How to save money travelling from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff

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 London Stansted Airport to Cardiff 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 London Stansted Airport to Cardiff, 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 London Stansted Airport to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff

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

National Express from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $26
Fastest Bus 5h 10m
Earliest Bus 4:45 AM
Last Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Connections 19 Ø
Found on 6/24/2025

All bus stations and stops in London Stansted Airport and Cardiff

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

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

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

FAQs about the London Stansted Airport to Cardiff bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 6h 30m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $94. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

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

Every day, the London Stansted Airport to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 5h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from London Stansted Airport starts at 4:45 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 London Stansted Airport to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from London Stansted Airport for Cardiff starts at 11:50 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 London Stansted Airport Cardiff route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between London Stansted Airport and Cardiff 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.

What can I take with me on the London Stansted Airport to Cardiff 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 London Stansted Airport Cardiff 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 London Stansted Airport Cardiff 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 London Stansted Airport to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to London Stansted Airport and to Cardiff

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