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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Silves 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 Silvestrain train
    6h 54m
    €44–152

  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 Silvescar car
    32h 52m
    €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 train from Lisboa Oriente to Tunestrain train Ic
    37h 25m
    €353–646

  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 Silvestrain train
    8h 26m
    €102–306

  5. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly, 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 35m
    €86–397

  6. 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 10m
    €243–471

  7. 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
    43h 55m
    €124–461

Bristol to Silves by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration37h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,726.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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 10m.

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