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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cathays (CYS)

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30

train journeys
per day

150

miles (241 kms)

3hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

00:30 / 00:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

1

route

Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cathays (CYS)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Stansted Airport and Cathays , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stansted Airport to Cathays is approximately 150 miles (241 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 19 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Cathays.

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stansted Airport to Cathays. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Stansted Airport to Cathays Today

  • Mon 13th May
    00:30
    7 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    08:17
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    05:30
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    09:32
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    06:15
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    10:02
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    06:28
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    10:32
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    06:58
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    11:02
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    07:28
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    11:32
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    07:58
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    12:02
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    08:30
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    12:32
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    09:15
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    13:02
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    09:45
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    13:32
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    10:15
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    14:02
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    10:45
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    14:32
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    11:15
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    15:02
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    11:45
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    15:32
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    12:15
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    16:02
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    12:45
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    16:32
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    13:15
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    17:02
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    13:45
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    17:32
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    14:15
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    18:02
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays
  • Mon 13th May
    14:45
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    18:32
    Stansted Airport
    Cathays
    Stansted Airport to Cathays

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Cathays Station

Station name Cathays (CYS)
Address Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 09:30 - 15:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Stansted Airport and Cathays

The travel time between Stansted Airport and Cathays by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stansted Airport and Cathays vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:52.

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Amenities on trains between Stansted Airport and Cathays can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Stansted Airport & Cathays. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Cathays.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Stansted Airport and Cathays, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.