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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portsoy is to drive which costs £130 - £190 and takes 10h 6m.

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 and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs £150 - £300.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portsoy?

The distance between Cardiff and Portsoy is 504 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 47m and costs £250 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 47m and costs £250 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £140 - £240 and takes 20h 56m.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Portsoy?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Portsoy is 529 miles. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Cardiff to Portsoy.

Where can I stay near Portsoy?

There are 260+ hotels available in Portsoy.

Cardiff to Portsoy - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 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 Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Huntlybus
5h 50m
£156–299
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Keith Stationtrain
6h 17m
£125–297
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain
11h 47m
£252–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reidhaven Squarebus M96
20h 56m
£140–239
Drive 525.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsoycar 525.8 mi
10h 6m
£131–189
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Huntlybus
6h 42m
£195–350
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Huntlybus
6h 37m
£206–488
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain
9h 14m
£166–339
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain
14h 9m
£339–490
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Keithtrain
15h 8m
£195–327

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

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Portsoy.

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Distance: 501 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Portsoy via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Reidhaven Square in around 20h 56m.

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