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

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Faro Airport, bus

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)planeBRS - FAO
    3. Take the bus from Faro Airport to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimãobus
    9h 36m
    €59–197

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Alvorcar
    33h 40m
    €258–982

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Alvor - Centrobus
    38h 4m
    €151–613

  4. 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)planeBRS - LIS
    3. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Alvor - Centrobus
    10h 51m
    €90–254

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Faro Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)planeBHX - FAO
    3. Take the bus from Faro Airport to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimãobus
    10h 57m
    €90–264

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Faro Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO)planeLGW - FAO
    4. Take the bus from Faro Airport to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimãobus
    11h 53m
    €101–293

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Faro Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Faro Airport (FAO)planeLTN - FAO
    4. Take the bus from Faro Airport to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimãobus
    11h 30m
    €107–329

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbonbus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Alvor - Centrobus
    40h 54m
    €71–343

  9. Bus via Lisbon

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Alvor - Centrobus
    44h 56m
    €95–356

Cardiff to Alvor by train, subway, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€151Cheapest Price
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You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Alvor - Centro via London Victoria, Paris, and Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente in around 40h 54m.

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