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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alvor is to drive and car ferry which costs €280 - €1000 and takes 33h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alvor is to drive and car ferry which takes 33h 45m and costs €280 - €1000.

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 41h 17m.

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 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m 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 6870+ 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 Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane BRS - FAO
3. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain
10h 14m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Alvorcar
33h 45m
€282–981
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 Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Alvor - Centrobus
38h 22m
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 Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Alvor - Centrobus
11h 1m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Faro Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane BHX - FAO
3. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain
11h 20m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Faro Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane CWL - FAO
2. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain
10h 9m
Train, train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Faro Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane BOH - FAO
4. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain
13h 38m
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbonbus
4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Alvor - Centrobus
41h 17m
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 Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Alvor - Centrobus
45h 17m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO) flights

29Weekly Planes

2h 40mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Alvor.

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Distance: 1,806 km
Duration: 10h 14m

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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, and Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente in around 41h 17m.

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