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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Setúbal is to bus which costs €70 - €340 and takes 36h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Setúbal is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Setúbal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Setúbal. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Avenida Dom João II via London Victoria, Paris and Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Setúbal?

The distance between Cardiff and Setúbal is 1612 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Setúbal without a car is to train and bus which takes 34h 9m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Cardiff to Setúbal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Setúbal bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Setúbal bus arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Setúbal?

There are 1292+ hotels available in Setúbal.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Setúbal by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)BRS - LIS
3. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Avenida Dom João II
6h 55m
€88–241
Bus
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 to Lisbon
4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Avenida Dom João II
36h 38m
€73–336
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Drive from Santander to Setúbal
31h 27m
€248–962
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 - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Oriente
4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Setúbal
34h 9m
€149–568
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)LHR - LIS
3. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Avenida Dom João II
8h 1m
€140–416
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)BHX - LIS
3. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Avenida Dom João II
8h 13m
€106–318
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, bus
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 Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)LGW - LIS
4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Avenida Dom João II
9h 8m
€118–435
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)LTN - LIS
4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Avenida Dom João II
8h 47m
€116–351
Bus via Setúbal
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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente
4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Setúbal
40h 41m

Cardiff to Setúbal by train, subway, and bus

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34h 9mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,611.7 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Park Place to Avenida Dom João II via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente in around 36h 38m.

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