What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Albufeira?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Albufeira is to train and fly which costs €70 - €290 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Albufeira?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Albufeira is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €75 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Albufeira?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Albufeira. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Albufeira via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Lisbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Albufeira?

The distance between Cardiff and Albufeira is 1763 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Albufeira without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Albufeira without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 57m and costs €310 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Albufeira?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Cardiff to Albufeira, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Albufeira bus from?

Cardiff to Albufeira bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Albufeira?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Albufeira is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €75 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 43h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Albufeira bus arrive?

Cardiff to Albufeira bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Albufeira?

Book your Cardiff to Albufeira bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Albufeira?

There are 6649+ hotels available in Albufeira.

Cardiff to Albufeira - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Faro Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane BRS - FAO
7h 34m
€72–282
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Albufeiracar
33h 24m
€282–971
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus
4. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus
36h 57m
€319–597
Fly Cardiff Airport to Faro Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane CWL - FAO
7h 1m
€80–295
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Faro Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane BHX - FAO
8h 43m
€105–326
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BRS - LIS
3. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus
9h 23m
€103–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus
4. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus
43h 40m

Cardiff to Albufeira by train, subway, and bus

6Weekly Services

36h 57mAverage Duration

€319Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Albufeira.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,763 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

Ryanair, KLM, and Transavia Holland fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Faro Airport (FAO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Albufeira via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Lisbon in around 43h 40m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Portugal

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.