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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portishead is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Portishead is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Combe Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portishead?

The distance between Cardiff and Portishead is 51 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portishead without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Cardiff to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Portishead bus from?

Cardiff to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Portishead bus arrive?

Cardiff to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Portishead is 40 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Cardiff to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 632+ hotels available in Portishead.

Cardiff to Portishead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Portishead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple MeadsCardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Serbert WayX4
1h 37m
Drive 39.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portishead39.5 mi
50 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Combe RoadX4 / ...
2h 1m
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Severn Tunnel JunctionCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the taxi from Severn Tunnel Junction to Portishead
52 min
£63–73
Bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Combe RoadX4 / ...
2h 16m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Portishead39.5 mi
50 min
£85–110

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Portishead.

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Distance: 50.4 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Combe Road via Bus Station in around 2h 1m.

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