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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Faro by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

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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
    6h 19m
    €49–195

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Farocar
    32h 58m
    €268–992

  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 train from Lisboa Oriente to FarotrainIc
    37h 14m
    €151–598

  4. 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)planeBHX - FAO
    7h 37m
    €88–262

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    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
    8h 36m
    €92–299

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    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
    8h 13m
    €96–304

  7. Bus

    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 to Lisbonbus
    4. Take the bus from Lisbon to Farobus
    39h 43m
    €75–345

  8. 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 Terminal Rodoviário de Farobus
    43h 54m
    €76–331

Cardiff to Faro by train, subway, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€151Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Faro, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Faro via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Lisbon in around 39h 43m.

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