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There are 9 ways to get from Bath to Albufeira by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Bristol Airport

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BRS - FAO
    7h 1m
    €47–225

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bath to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Albufeiracar car
    33h 8m
    €306–1,042

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa 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 Albufeira - Ferreirastrain train Ic
    37h 8m
    €343–585

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa 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
    9h 24m
    €101–384

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BHX - FAO
    8h 44m
    €97–239

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa 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 56m
    €120–523

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane STN - FAO
    9h 10m
    €111–429

  8. Bus via Lisbon

    1. Take the bus from Bath Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeirabus bus
    40h 14m
    €217–360

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 403
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    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 Albufeirabus bus
    43h 44m
    €119–360

Bath to Albufeira by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration37h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€343Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bath to Albufeira.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,719.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Albufeira, Portugal?

Jet2.com, Ryanair, and easyJet fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bath Bus Station to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Lisbon, and Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios in around 40h 14m.

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