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There are 10 ways to get from Croydon to Faro by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LGW - FAO
    5h 38m
    €45–281

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Croydon to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Farocar car
    34h 25m
    €334–1,092

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain train Ic
    35h 26m
    €300–500

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LHR - FAO
    6h 42m
    €126–351

  5. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LTN - FAO
    6h 27m
    €70–426

  6. Fly from London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane STN - FAO
    6h 43m
    €60–329

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BHX - FAO
    7h 23m
    €79–257

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BRS - FAO
    8h 14m
    €105–337

  9. Train, bus via Perpignan

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Perpignantrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    4. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain train Ic
    35h 41m
    €480–760

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lisbonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lisbon to Farobus bus
    42h 2m
    €241–384

Croydon to Faro by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration35h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,723 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Faro, Portugal?

Jet2.com, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from West Croydon to Faro via London Victoria, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Lisbon in around 42h 2m.

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