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How to get fromAlbufeira to Southend-on-Seaby bus, plane, train, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Albufeira to Southend-on-Sea by bus, plane, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Faro Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Farobus
    2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeFAO - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
    4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain
    7h 19m
    £52–179

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbonbus
    2. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    4. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain
    36h 20m
    £95–460

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Albufeira to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Southend-on-Seacar
    24h 8m

  4. Bus to Faro Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Farobus
    2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeFAO - STN
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain
    7h 37m
    £63–262

  5. Bus to Faro Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Farobus
    2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeFAO - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain
    7h 46m
    £60–196

  6. Bus to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbonbus
    2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeLIS - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain
    9h 42m
    £115–328

  7. Bus to Faro Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Farobus
    2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeFAO - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain
    9h 13m
    £76–317

  8. Bus to Faro Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Farobus
    2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeFAO - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain
    8h 28m
    £70–310

  9. Bus to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbonbus
    2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeLIS - STN
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain
    9h 48m
    £98–336

  10. Bus, train via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbonbus
    2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus700
    4. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
    39h 15m

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Albufeira to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southend-on-Seacar
    25h 26m
    £332–481

Albufeira to Southend-on-Sea by bus, train, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Albufeira, Portugal and Southend-on-Sea, England?

There is no direct connection from Albufeira to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can take the bus to Faro, walk to Faro Airport (FAO) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Fenchurch Street, then take the train to Southend Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albufeira to Southend Central via Lisbon, Lisbon - Oriente, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Barking station, and Barking in around 36h 20m.

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