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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £75 - £260 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 6h 18m and costs £75 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios and arriving at University RE via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 14m.

How far is it from Lisbon to Cardiff?

The distance between Lisbon and Cardiff is 979 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lisbon to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 48m and costs £280 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Lisbon to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisbon to Cardiff bus from?

Lisbon to Cardiff bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.

Bus or fly from Lisbon to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Cardiff is to fly which takes 9h 19m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £280 and takes 36h 14m.

Where does the Lisbon to Cardiff bus arrive?

Lisbon to Cardiff bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Lisbon to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Lisbon to Cardiff by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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Fly to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LIS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 18m
£76–258
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar
2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiffcar
30h 53m
£250–836
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
33h 48m
£283–469
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LIS - CWL
9h 19m
£107–204
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LIS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 38m
£143–421
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LIS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 27m
£118–391
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LIS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 15m
£134–407
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LIS - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 34m
£137–390
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane LIS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 55m
£104–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
36h 14m
£92–279
Bus via Lisbon
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
38h 39m
£201–307

Lisbon to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway

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33h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 973.5 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

KLM, Ryanair, and Transavia Holland fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to University RE via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 36h 14m.

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