Bus Tickets from Cardiff to Portsmouth

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: December 24 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: December 24 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 24 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 24 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 24 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cardiff to Portsmouth: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$46
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:25am
Distance166 km
Latest bus departure7:58pm

Cardiff to Portsmouth Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Portsmouth

  1. How long does it take to get to Portsmouth from Cardiff by bus?

    The trip from Cardiff to Portsmouth will take on average 7h 25m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Portsmouth in about 6h 10m.

  2. What is the distance between Cardiff and Portsmouth?

    The distance between Cardiff and Portsmouth is around 165 km (102 miles).

  3. How often do buses run from Cardiff to Portsmouth each day?

    A National Express bus travels from Cardiff to Portsmouth only once a day, at 3:25am. It typically leaves at 3:25am and is operated by National Express.

  4. When do the first and last bus leave from Cardiff to Portsmouth?

    You can catch the first bus starting at 3:25am and the last one until 7:58pm. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.

  5. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Portsmouth?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn), in Cardiff, and end it at The Hard Interchange, in Portsmouth.

  6. What is the cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Portsmouth?

    The least expensive way to go from Cardiff to Portsmouth would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$15, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  7. How much is the bus from Cardiff to Portsmouth?

    Taking the bus from Cardiff to Portsmouth costs on average US$46.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Portsmouth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$44 to US$66 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Portsmouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$47 which is on 2024-12-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cardiff to Portsmouth, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cardiff to Portsmouth will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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