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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portugal is to train and fly which costs €65 - €250 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Portugal is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Portugal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Portugal. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at R. Palma via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Estação Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 57m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portugal?

The distance between Cardiff and Portugal is 1306 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portugal without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 35m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cardiff to Portugal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Portugal bus from?

Cardiff to Portugal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where does the Cardiff to Portugal bus arrive?

Cardiff to Portugal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Portugal?

There are 5233+ hotels available in Portugal.

Cardiff to Portugal - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Portugal 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 to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BRS - OPO
6h 23m
€68–242
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Lisboncar
30h 54m
€273–952
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus
33h 35m
€236–536
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BRS - LIS
6h 9m
€79–232
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BHX - OPO
7h 30m
€121–293
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LHR - LIS
7h 15m
€162–428
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BHX - LIS
7h 20m
€127–293
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane LGW - OPO
8h 32m
€133–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbon Sete Riosbus
37h 45m
€174–350
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus
39h 57m

Cardiff to Portugal by train, subway, and bus

6Weekly Services

33h 35mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,305.8 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Portugal?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Restauradores via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Lisbon Sete Rios, and Jardim Zoológico in around 37h 45m.

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