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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portishead is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £7 - £12 and takes 2h 20m.

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 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portishead?

The distance between Cardiff and Portishead is 54 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 bus which takes 2h 10m and costs £10 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m 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 2026+ hotels available in Portishead.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
2h 10m
£10–22
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
2h 20m
£7–11
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Severn Tunnel Junctiontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the taxi from Severn Tunnel Junction to Portisheadtaxi
52 min
£59–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Combe Roadbus X10
2h 20m
Drive 39.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portisheadcar 39.5 mi
50 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Portisheadtaxi 39.5 mi
50 min
£85–110

Cardiff to Portishead by bus

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Distance: 54.1 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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 10m.

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