- Must visit
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves
Major contemporary art museum in a landscaped park. Visit for Portuguese and international modern art in a calm setting.
Cheapest price on 27 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 27 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 27 Sept
2 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 27 Sept
2 h 51 m
Trains on 27 Sept
10
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carregado to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carregado to Porto will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Sun 27 Sept, we found 10 trains from Carregado to Porto, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 238 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 529
IC 523
IC 723
R 4431 · R 3401
IC 731
IC 721
IC 731
IC 529
IC 621
IC 523The table below shows live departures for Carregado to Porto trains for today, Saturday 26 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:52 Carregado | 2h51 | 20:43 Porto | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 27 September | |||||
IC 511 · AP 121 | 7:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 3h03 | 10:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IC 721 | 9:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h51 | 12:43 Porto - Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 621 | 11:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h51 | 14:43 Porto - Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 513 · AP 133 | 12:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 3h56 | 16:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
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Trains from Carregado to Porto run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 1:08 |
Last train 22:22 |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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Major contemporary art museum in a landscaped park. Visit for Portuguese and international modern art in a calm setting.
Historic prison building showing Portuguese photography from the nineteenth century onwards. Admission is normally free.
Museum on Portuguese discoveries and maritime trade with full-scale scenes and interactive displays, suitable for families and first-time visitors.
Steep medieval quarter by the Douro with colourful houses, river views and lively lanes. Ideal for walking and classic Porto atmosphere.
Terraced riverside garden with one of Porto’s best skyline viewpoints. Popular at sunset and easy to combine with the upper bridge walk.
Large urban park leading to the Atlantic coast. Excellent for walks, cycling, birdlife and a break from the busy historic centre.
Porto’s iconic sandwich layered with cured meats and steak, covered in melted cheese and a rich beer-based sauce, usually served with chips.
A slow-cooked tripe and white bean stew with pork, sausages and vegetables, strongly linked to Porto’s historic working-class cooking.
Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potato, then topped with cheese. Bacalhau dishes are central to Portuguese tradition and widely loved in Porto.
Historic riverside restaurant known for roast meats, game and old-school Porto cooking in a characterful dining room.
Elegant contemporary restaurant serving refined Portuguese dishes and tasting menus in a calm central setting.
Long-established seafood restaurant by the coast, popular for grilled fish, shellfish and a relaxed Matosinhos atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe; rooms, meals and local transport are usually cheaper than in Lisbon or many other major European city breaks.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service; cafés often just round up. Taxis are usually rounded up to the nearest euro.
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Porto - Campanhã -> Trindade, Porto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carregado to Porto by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Porto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Carregado to Porto trains use the Vila Franca de Xira to Porto - Campanhã station pair. Use this guide to compare Carregado and Porto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Porto - Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto - Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Casa Aleixo, Restaurante Madureira
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Campanhã. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Campanhã. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Campanhã: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pestana Palácio do Freixo, AC Hotel Porto, Vila Galé Porto, Hotel Poveira.
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