There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Castelo Branco by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BRS - OPO
- Take the bus from Porto to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
10h 16m€95–254Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
- Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
- Drive from Santander to Castelo Brancocar
28h 47m€238–913Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Castelo Brancobus
30h 27m€291–517Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BRS - LIS
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Castelo Brancotrain
9h 47m€108–322Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BHX - OPO
- Take the bus from Porto to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
11h 23m€137–330Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Castelo Brancobus
36h 50m€195–358Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris - Porte Dauphine to Castelo Brancobus
38h 56m€190–265
Cardiff to Castelo Branco by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Castelo Branco is to train and fly and bus which costs €95 - €260 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Castelo Branco is to train and fly which takes 9h 47m and costs €100 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Castelo Branco. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Castelo Branco via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 50m.
The distance between Cardiff and Castelo Branco is 1560 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Castelo Branco without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 27m and costs €290 - €550.
It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Cardiff to Castelo Branco, including transfers.
Cardiff to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Castelo Branco bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
There are 86+ hotels available in Castelo Branco.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Castelo Branco, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Park Place to Castelo Branco via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 36h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
Flights from Bristol Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–230
Flights from Bristol Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Porto to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Porto to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €100–700
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €100–230
- Car Single Ticket
- €280–700
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