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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Faro is to train and fly which costs €55 - €250 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Faro is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Faro?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Faro. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Faro via London Victoria, Paris and Lisbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 22m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Faro?

The distance between Cardiff and Faro is 1733 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Faro without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 29m and costs €260 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Cardiff to Faro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Faro bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Faro?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Faro is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €120 - €470 and takes 40h 22m.

Where does the Cardiff to Faro bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Cardiff to Faro bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Faro?

There are 4147+ hotels available in Faro.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Faro 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
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
6h 31m
€57–246
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Farocar
33h 1m
€292–981
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 train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain Ic
37h 29m
€263–603
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane BHX - FAO
7h 38m
€105–327
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane CWL - FAO
6h 26m
€79–287
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 Lisbon to Farobus
40h 22m
€128–466
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 Farobus
44h 22m

Cardiff to Faro by train, subway, and bus

6Weekly Services

37h 29mAverage Duration

€263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,732.9 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

Ryanair flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Faro Airport (FAO) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Faro via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, and Lisbon in around 40h 22m.

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