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There are 9 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
    €57–227

  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
    €293–992

  3. Train, bus via Lisbon

    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 22m
    €253–575

  4. 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 37m
    €104–324

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LGW - FAO
    8h 37m
    €110–300

  6. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Long Eatontrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane EMA - FAO
    8h 42m
    €128–282

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LTN - FAO
    8h 16m
    €141–331

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Farobus bus
    41h 20m

  9. 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 34m
    €127–458

Cardiff to Faro by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€253Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Faro, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Terminal Rodoviário de Faro via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy, and Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios in around 44h 34m.

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