✈ Bus and Coach London Stansted Airport (STN) - Cardiff

Compare all timetables for the bus 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

£22

tomorrow

£22

Sunday

Monday

£20

Tuesday

£28

Wednesday

£22

Thursday

£22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	19:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	01:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 19:50:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 50m	21:55	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	03:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 21:55:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	7h 15m	10:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	18:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 10:50:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 19m	17:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	23:59	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 19m
National Express	6h 10m	18:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	01:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 18:50:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	10:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	17:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 10:50:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 25m	11:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	17:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 20m	13:45	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	20:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 0m	20:55	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	02:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 20:55:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	21:55	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	03:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 21:55:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	18:45	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	01:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 18:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 0m	19:55	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	01:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 19:55:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	21:05	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	02:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 21:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 40m	22:05	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	03:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 22:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	6h 40m	09:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	16:20	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 09:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 10m	18:45	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	00:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 18:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 50m	11:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	18:30	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 11:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 45m	07:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	14:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 07:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 40m	09:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	16:20	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 09:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 45m	13:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	20:25	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 10m
  
  0
  
  22:25
  
  London Stansted Airport
  Stansted Coach Station
  
  03:20
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 22:25:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
- National Express
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  04:35
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  05:35
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 04:35:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 50m	11:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	18:30	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 10m	18:45	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	00:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 18:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 40m	09:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	16:20	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 09:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 30m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	6h 10m	21:05	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	03:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 21:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 10m	18:45	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	00:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 18:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 10m	21:05	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	03:15	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 21:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 45m	07:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	14:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 07:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 40m	09:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	16:20	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 09:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 40m	10:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	17:20	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff is £19 on 04/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff. Tuesday 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 41 coaches from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Stansted Airport and Cardiff, with only 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 18 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 £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Coach	04:45
Latest Coach	21:05
Daily Bus Connections	18 Ø
Distance	239.9 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff

Every day, 18 buses from 1 coach 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 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£22

Saturday 06/12

£22

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£20

Tuesday 09/12

£28

Wednesday 10/12

£22

Thursday 11/12

£22

Friday 12/12

£25

Saturday 13/12

£26

Sunday 14/12

£25

Monday 15/12

£25

Tuesday 16/12

£25

Wednesday 17/12

£25

Thursday 18/12

£25

Friday 19/12

£34

Saturday 20/12

£34

Sunday 21/12

£34

Monday 22/12

£38

Tuesday 23/12

£38

Wednesday 24/12

£38

Thursday 25/12

£96

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£38

Sunday 28/12

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 £20, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £25.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff, with £20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

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 coaches 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

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

Cheapest Price	£20
Fastest Coach	5h 10m
Earliest Coach	04:45
Last Coach	21:05
Daily Connections	18 Ø
Found on	05/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in London Stansted Airport and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in London Stansted Airport and Cardiff.

Stansted Coach Station

Terminal Rd N

University

Park Place 50

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

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

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the London Stansted Airport - Cardiff route is available from £19 and takes 6h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection London Stansted Airport to Cardiff is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £71. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the London Stansted Airport - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff is offered by roughly 18 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest transfer from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 5h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £54. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from London Stansted Airport at 04:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from London Stansted Airport at 21:05. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the London Stansted Airport - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 transfer: National Express.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the London Stansted Airport Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer 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

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

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Stansted Airport and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!