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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Porto is to bus via Park Place which costs €40 - €260 and takes 38h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Porto is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Porto?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Porto. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Porto via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Porto?

The distance between Cardiff and Porto is 1304 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Porto without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 48m and costs €220 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Cardiff to Porto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Porto bus from?

Cardiff to Porto bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Porto?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Porto is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €260 and takes 36h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Porto bus arrive?

Cardiff to Porto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

Book your Cardiff to Porto bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Porto?

There are 6204+ hotels available in Porto.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Porto 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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)BRS - OPO
6h 3m
€82–259
Bus via Park Place
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
38h 22m
€41–255
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Drive from Santander to Porto
29h 28m
€212–901
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 to Guimaraes
4. Take the bus from Central de Camionagem de Guimarães to Porto - Pólo Universitário
32h 48m
€223–642
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)CWL - OPO
7h 54m
€107–238
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)BHX - OPO
7h 20m
€99–278
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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)LGW - OPO
8h 24m
€122–364
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)STN - OPO
8h 12m
€132–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Porto
36h 15m
€69–259

Cardiff to Porto by train, subway, and bus

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32h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,303.9 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

Ryanair, KLM, and Transavia Holland fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Porto via London Victoria and Paris in around 36h 15m.

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