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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portadown is to train and fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Portadown is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £70 - £210.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portadown?

The distance between Cardiff and Portadown is 363 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portadown without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 9m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Cardiff to Portadown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portadown?

There are 168+ hotels available in Portadown.

Cardiff to Portadown - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Portadown by train, plane, ferry, 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 Belfast International Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadown
5h 22m
£55–152
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
12h 9m
£140–217
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portadown
9h 4m
£106–145
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Portadown
5h 13m
£65–229
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Portadown
5h 3m
£71–207
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadown
6h 19m
£76–250
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Portadown
6h 16m
£83–295
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Portadown
7h 11m
£102–282
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
7h 32m
£65–175
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to PortadownIc / ...
13h 12m
£117–217

Cardiff to Portadown by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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12h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.5 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Portadown, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Portadown. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Portadown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Portadown via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Sean O'Casey Bridge, and Dublin Connolly in around 12h 9m.

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