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

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

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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)planeBRS - OPO
    3. Take the bus from Porto to Vigobus
    8h 42m
    €80–281

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Vigocar
    28h 38m
    €202–891

  3. Train, bus via Lille

    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 to Bragabus
    4. Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga to Vigo Urzáizbus
    34h 43m
    €175–599

  4. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Vigo

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Vigo (VGO)planeSTN - VGO
    8h 14m
    €120–399

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Porto to Vigobus
    10h 1m
    €98–309

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)planeLHR - SCQ
    3. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Vigo Urzaiztrain
    9h 19m
    €157–526

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Vigo

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Vigo (VGO)planeBRS - VGO
    8h 33m
    €89–316

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to A Coruña 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 A Coruña Airport (LCG)planeLGW - LCG
    4. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Vigo Urzaiztrain
    10h 39m
    €148–382

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Vigobus
    34h 45m
    €129–409

  10. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
    3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Vigobus
    37h 25m
    €214–967

Cardiff to Vigo by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration34h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Vigo, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Vigo. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), walk to Porto, then take the bus to Vigo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff to Vigo via Plymouth and Santander in around 28h 38m.

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