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How to get fromCardiff to Faroby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Faro by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BRS - FAO
    6h 24m
    €48–245

  2. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane CWL - FAO
    5h 54m
    €43–216

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Farocar car
    33h
    €304–993

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 Farotrain train Ic
    37h 11m
    €330–576

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BHX - FAO
    7h 32m
    €105–238

  6. Bus via Lisbon

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Farobus bus
    41h 2m
    €213–352

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    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 Farobus bus
    44h 27m
    €118–362

Cardiff to Faro by train, subway, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration37h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,730.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Faro, Portugal?

Ryanair flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Faro Airport (FAO) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Terminal Rodoviário de Faro via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Lisbon, and Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios in around 41h 2m.

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