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

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There are 9 ways to get from Bristol to Silves by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Faro 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 Silvestrain train
    7h 25m
    €40–206

  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 Silvescar car
    32h 52m
    €295–970

  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 train from Lisboa Oriente to Tunestrain train Ic
    37h 22m
    €314–535

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Faro Airport, 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 Silvestrain train
    8h 47m
    €101–230

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Faro Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Faro to Silvestrain train
    9h 16m
    €174–418

  6. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Faro Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Faro to Silvestrain train
    8h 47m
    €64–257

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

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BRS - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Tunestrain train
    9h 39m
    €102–319

  8. Bus via Lisbon

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Almada – Cova da Piedade Metrobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Almada - Centro Sul to Silvesbus bus
    41h 5m
    €187–326

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    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 Silvesbus bus
    44h 10m
    €118–361

Bristol to Silves by train, subway, and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration37h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,727.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Silves via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Almada – Cova da Piedade Metro, and Almada - Centro Sul in around 41h 5m.

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