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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portinscale is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Portinscale is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Portinscale?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Portinscale station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portinscale?

The distance between Cardiff and Portinscale is 280 miles. The road distance is 261.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portinscale without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £95 - £180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Portinscale bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Portinscale?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portinscale is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Portinscale bus arrive?

Cardiff to Portinscale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Portinscale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Portinscale is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Portinscale.

Where can I stay near Portinscale?

There are 673+ hotels available in Portinscale.

Cardiff to Portinscale - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Portinscale by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 6m
£96–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 25m
£57–141
Drive 260.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portinscalecar 260.3 mi
5h 23m
£65–94
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 49m
£87–202
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 38m
£102–183
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
9h 9m
£135–225
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 19m
£74–172
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 32m
£95–207

Cardiff to Portinscale by train and bus

59Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Portinscale.

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Distance: 278.3 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Portinscale, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 9h 25m.

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