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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alvor is to train and fly which costs €65 - €330 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alvor is to train and fly which takes 9h 59m and costs €65 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Alvor?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Alvor. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Alvor - Centro via London Victoria, Paris and Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 46m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alvor?

The distance between Cardiff and Alvor is 1806 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alvor without a car is to train and bus which takes 38h 5m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Cardiff to Alvor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alvor bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Alvor bus arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Alvor?

There are 6102+ hotels available in Alvor.

Cardiff to Alvor - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Alvor 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, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)BRS - FAO
3. Take the train from Faro to Portimao
9h 59m
€69–326
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Drive from Santander to Alvor
33h 40m
€268–982
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Oriente
4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Alvor - Centro
38h 5m
€142–561
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)BRS - LIS
3. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Alvor - Centro
10h 51m
€91–261
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Faro Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)BHX - FAO
3. Take the train from Faro to Portimao
11h 16m
€103–262
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Faro Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO)LGW - FAO
4. Take the train from Faro to Portimao
12h 16m
€101–324
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Faro Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Faro Airport (FAO)LTN - FAO
4. Take the train from Faro to Portimao
12h 2m
€109–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbon
4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Alvor - Centro
40h 46m
€78–288
Bus via Lisbon
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Alvor - Centro
44h 56m
€96–279

Cardiff to Alvor by train, subway, and bus

3Weekly Services

38h 5mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,806.1 km
Duration: 9h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Park Place to Alvor - Centro via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente in around 40h 46m.

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