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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portsoy is to bus and train which costs £70 - £150 and takes 19h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Portsoy is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs £130 - £330.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portsoy?

The distance between Cardiff and Portsoy is 512 miles. The road distance is 528.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portsoy without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 42m and costs £150 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cardiff to Portsoy, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Portsoy?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portsoy is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 42m and costs £150 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £200 and takes 20h 13m.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Portsoy?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Portsoy is 529 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Cardiff to Portsoy.

Where can I stay near Portsoy?

There are 247+ hotels available in Portsoy.

Cardiff to Portsoy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Portsoy by train, plane, bus, 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 to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Square
5h 40m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
19h 51m
£70–142
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
11h 42m
£156–348
Drive 525.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsoy525.8 mi
10h 2m
£130–187
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Keith Station
5h 50m
£134–322
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Square
6h 38m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
8h 57m
£141–326
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
9h 27m
£139–321
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
9h 1m
£159–354
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
14h 25m
£347–698
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reidhaven SquareM96
20h 13m
£109–194

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Portsoy.

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Distance: 508.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Portsoy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Portsoy via Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Keith Station in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Portsoy via London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Reidhaven Square in around 20h 13m.

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