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There are 7 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 train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BRS - FAO
    6h 19m
    €61–210

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Farocar car
    33h 1m
    €293–993

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    4. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain train Ic
    37h 43m
    €337–652

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane CWL - FAO
    5h 52m
    €74–267

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BHX - FAO
    7h 30m
    €104–374

  6. Bus via Lille

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lisbon to Farobus bus
    43h 30m
    €222–427

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Farobus bus
    44h 42m
    €127–458

Cardiff to Faro by train, subway, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration37h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,730.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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 30m.

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