Bus London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff: Find cheap tickets

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

$23

tomorrow

$23

Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$23

Friday

$23

Saturday

$23

Sunday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 19m	5:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:59 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 5:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 19m
National Express	6h 15m	6:45 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	1:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 0m	7:55 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	1:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	9:05 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	2:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 40m	10:05 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	3:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	7:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	2:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 40m	9:40 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:20 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 40m	10:40 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	5:20 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 50m	11:40 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	6:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 45m	1:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	8:25 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 10m	6:45 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	12:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 10m	9:05 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 45m	7:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	2:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 40m	9:40 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:20 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 40m	10:40 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	5:20 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 10m	6:45 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	12:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 45m	7:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	2:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 40m	9:40 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:20 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 40m	10:40 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	5:20 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 50m	11:40 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	6:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	7:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	2:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 25m	10:40 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	6:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	7h 20m	11:10 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	6:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 11:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	6h 40m	1:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	8:20 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 1:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 40m	3:15 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	9:55 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	7:55 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	1:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 7:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	9:05 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	2:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 9:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 40m	6:10 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 6:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	6h 5m	7:05 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	1:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 7:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 25m	11:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	5:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 11:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 40m	10:05 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	3:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 10:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	5h 40m	6:10 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 6:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	6h 5m	7:05 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	1:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 7:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 30m	3:15 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	9:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	6h 19m	5:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:59 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 5:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 19m

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 20 daily buses from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between London Stansted Airport and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 43 buses from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Stansted Airport and Cardiff, with 10 offers.

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

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 17 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 $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:55 PM
Latest Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	149.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff

Every day, 17 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 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$30

Tuesday 07/28

$23

Wednesday 07/29

$31

Thursday 07/30

$23

Friday 07/31

$23

Saturday 08/01

$23

Sunday 08/02

$23

Monday 08/03

$23

Tuesday 08/04

$23

Wednesday 08/05

$23

Thursday 08/06

$23

Friday 08/07

$23

Saturday 08/08

$23

Sunday 08/09

$23

Monday 08/10

$23

Tuesday 08/11

$23

Wednesday 08/12

$23

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

$23

Sunday 08/16

$23

Monday 08/17

$23

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

$23

Friday 08/21

$23

Saturday 08/22

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 $23, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff, with $23. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$23
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:55 PM
Last Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Connections	17 Ø
Found on	7/2/2026

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.

Stansted Bus Station

Terminal Rd N

University

Park Place 50

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

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 $23 and takes 6h 19m 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 $23 and $65. 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 17 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 $49. 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 2:55 PM. 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 10:05 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

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!