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There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Portimão by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BRS - FAO
    2. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    7h 33m
    €46–218

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Portimãocar car
    33h 8m
    €316–1,051

  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 - Sete Riosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimãobus bus
    37h 46m
    €344–587

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    9h 5m
    €97–231

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LGW - FAO
    4. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    10h 35m
    €110–397

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LTN - FAO
    4. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    10h 7m
    €130–536

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimãobus bus
    44h 10m
    €120–368

Bristol to Portimão by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration37h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€344Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,739.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimão via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy, and Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios in around 44h 10m.

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