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

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

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  1. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane OPO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 2m
    £69–180

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiffcar car
    30h 54m
    £236–816

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    34h 11m
    £283–509

  4. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LIS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 30m
    £76–216

  5. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane OPO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 11m
    £120–292

  6. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane OPO - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 51m
    £99–244

  7. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LIS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 15m
    £116–290

  8. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LIS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 4m
    £149–423

  9. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane OPO - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 30m
    £132–361

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus bus 509 / ...
    39h 2m
    £101–327

Portugal to Cardiff by train, bus, and subway

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration34h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 810.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Portugal and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Sapadores to Kingsway GR via Estação Sete Rios, Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 39h 2m.

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