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How to get fromPorto to Cardiffby plane, train, car, car ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeOPO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 15m
    £55–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoriabus700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus507 / ...
    37h 38m
    £36–250

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Porto to Santandercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiffcar
    29h 12m
    £183–775

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porto - Pólo Universitário to Central de Camionagem de Guimarãesbus
    2. Take the bus from Guimaraes to Lillebus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    32h 53m
    £196–602

  5. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeOPO - CWL
    8h 30m
    £96–209

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeOPO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 25m
    £118–322

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeOPO - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 59m
    £81–244

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeOPO - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 25m
    £122–307

  9. Bus via Calais

    1. Take the bus from Porto to Parisbus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus700 / ...
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus507 / ...
    33h 20m
    £83–204

Porto to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration32h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£196Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Cardiff, Wales?

KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porto to University RE via Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 33h 20m.

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