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 €70 - €260 and takes 6h 18m.

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 2m and costs €70 - €300.

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, Dover, Lille - Europe Train Station and Lisbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Faro?

The distance between Cardiff and Faro is 1730 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 42m and costs €340 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 2m and costs €70 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €220 - €440 and takes 43h 28m.

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 4362+ 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 18m
€72–255
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
€293–982
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 42m
€343–654
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane CWL - FAO
6h 2m
€74–297
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 29m
€113–364
Bus via Lille
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus
5. Take the bus from Lisbon to Farobus
43h 28m
€221–435
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 to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Farobus
44h 40m
€127–456

Cardiff to Faro by train, subway, and bus

3Weekly Services

37h 42mAverage Duration

€343Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,730.4 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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, Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lisbon - Oriente, and Lisbon in around 43h 28m.

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