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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Portimão by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BRS - FAO
    3. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    8h 39m
    €60–252

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Portimãocar car
    33h 37m
    €315–1,065

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Sete Riosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimãobus bus
    38h 1m
    €358–611

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BHX - FAO
    3. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    9h 46m
    €107–245

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LGW - FAO
    4. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    10h 53m
    €124–411

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LTN - FAO
    4. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    10h 22m
    €144–560

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimãobus bus
    40h 55m
    €234–373

  8. Bus via Sophia Gardens

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 509 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimãobus bus
    44h 30m
    €129–373

Cardiff to Portimão by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration38h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,799.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Park Place to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimão via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Lisbon, and Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios in around 40h 55m.

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