What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lisbon?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lisbon is to bus which costs €70 - €330 and takes 35h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lisbon?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lisbon is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lisbon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Lisbon via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 44m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lisbon?

The distance between Cardiff and Lisbon is 1567 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Lisbon without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lisbon without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 17m and costs €140 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Lisbon?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cardiff to Lisbon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lisbon bus from?

Cardiff to Lisbon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where does the Cardiff to Lisbon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lisbon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Lisbon?

Book your Cardiff to Lisbon bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lisbon?

There are 8850+ hotels available in Lisbon.

Cardiff to Lisbon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Lisbon by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)BRS - LIS
6h 1m
€85–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbon
35h 44m
€70–330
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Drive from Santander to Lisbon
30h 52m
€248–952
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Oriente
33h 17m
€146–562
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)LHR - LIS
7h 7m
€137–410
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)BHX - LIS
7h 19m
€103–312
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)LGW - LIS
8h 14m
€115–429
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)LTN - LIS
7h 53m
€113–345
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente
39h 44m

Cardiff to Lisbon by train, subway, and bus

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33h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,566.9 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lisbon, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Lisbon via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris in around 35h 44m.

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