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How to get fromBristol to Albufeiraby plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Albufeira by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Faro Airport

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BRS - FAO
    6h 36m
    €42–145

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Albufeiracar car
    32h 54m
    €274–969

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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
    4. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus bus
    36h 10m
    €334–633

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Faro Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BHX - FAO
    8h 7m
    €99–299

  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BRS - LIS
    2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus bus
    8h 19m
    €94–217

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Faro Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LHR - FAO
    8h 33m
    €172–419

  7. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Faro Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane CWL - FAO
    8h 16m
    €84–390

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lisbonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus bus
    46h 14m
    €258–454

Bristol to Albufeira by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration36h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,702 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Albufeira, Portugal?

Jet2.com, Ryanair, and easyJet fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Albufeira - Centro via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels-North train station, Lisbon, Albufeira, and Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira in around 46h 14m.

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