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How to get fromCardiff to Portugalby train, plane, car, car ferry or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Portugal by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)planeBRS - OPO
    6h 1m
    €81–249

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbonbus
    36h 45m
    €79–365

  3. 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 52m
    €237–951

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus
    33h 36m

  5. 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)planeBRS - LIS
    6h 9m
    €91–260

  6. 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)planeBHX - OPO
    7h 21m
    €99–277

  7. 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)planeLHR - LIS
    7h 27m
    €146–434

  8. 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)planeLGW - OPO
    8h 25m
    €121–325

  9. 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)planeBHX - LIS
    7h 43m
    €104–308

  10. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus
    40h 45m

Cardiff to Portugal by bus

Calendar68Weekly Buses
Duration36h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Portugal?

You can take a bus from Park Place to R. Palma via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Lisbon, and Estação Oriente in around 36h 45m.

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