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How to get fromCardiff to Portugalby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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

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

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BRS - OPO
    6h 14m
    €74–231

  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 Lisboncar car
    30h 54m
    €284–1,014

  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 - Orientebus bus
    34h 40m
    €333–559

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BRS - LIS
    6h 21m
    €89–314

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane CWL - OPO
    8h 26m
    €74–282

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BHX - OPO
    7h 16m
    €111–294

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane LHR - LIS
    7h 35m
    €168–505

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane LGW - OPO
    8h 16m
    €133–330

  9. 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
    37h 37m
    €212–340

  10. 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
    41h 13m
    €107–341

Cardiff to Portugal by train, subway, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration34h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,303.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Portugal?

Ryanair and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Sapadores via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Lisbon, and Sete Rios in around 37h 37m.

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