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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Vilamoura by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Faro Airport

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    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
    7h 45m
    €57–181

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Vilamouracar car
    33h 34m
    €283–982

  3. 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 bus from Lisbon to Vilamourabus bus
    37h 8m
    €361–654

  4. Fly Cardiff Airport to Faro Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane CWL - FAO
    7h 28m
    €65–350

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Faro Airport

    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
    8h 56m
    €109–313

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BRS - LIS
    3. Take the bus from Lisbon to Vilamourabus bus
    10h 3m
    €113–280

  7. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Faro Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane EXT - FAO
    9h 22m
    €102–396

  8. Bus via Lille

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Sete Riosbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Vilamoura, Av. Eng. João Meirelesbus bus
    43h 58m
    €255–489

  9. 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, 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 Vilamoura, Av. Eng. João Meirelesbus bus
    44h 38m
    €132–483

Cardiff to Vilamoura by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration37h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,751.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Vilamoura, 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 Vilamoura, Av. Eng. João Meireles via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lisbon - Sete Rios, and Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios in around 43h 58m.

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