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There are 9 ways to get from Gatwick to Faro by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LGW - FAO
    5h 21m
    €39–150

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Farocar car
    34h 26m
    €312–1,019

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    36h 1m
    €292–523

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LHR - FAO
    6h 26m
    €96–264

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LCY - FAO
    6h 26m
    €233–656

  6. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LTN - FAO
    6h 53m
    €92–278

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane STN - FAO
    7h 4m
    €76–402

  8. Train, bus via Perpignan

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Perpignantrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    5. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain train Ic
    36h 8m
    €462–803

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    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 Farobus bus
    43h 35m
    €111–364

Gatwick to Faro by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration36h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,698.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Faro, Portugal?

Jet2.com, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Terminal Rodoviário de Faro via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy, and Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios in around 43h 35m.

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