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 £45 - £190 and takes 6h 20m.

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 20m and costs £45 - £190.

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 Kingsway GR via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 1m.

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 41m and costs £110 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 8h 42m and costs £80 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 38h 1m.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lisbon to Cardiff by plane, train, 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.

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 20m
£47–190
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiffcar
30h 54m
£211–816
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 41m
£116–395
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LIS - CWL
8h 42m
£81–314
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 31m
£112–334
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 31m
£118–281
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 11m
£92–313
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 25m
£107–361
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 Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
38h 1m
£66–190
Bus via Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente 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 / ...
39h 6m

Lisbon to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway

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33h 41mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 973.4 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

Ryanair, KLM, and two other airlines 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 Kingsway GR via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 38h 1m.

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