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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Faro by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LGW - FAO
    3h 24m
    €38–259

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Farocar car
    34h 25m
    €333–1,092

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Perpignantrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    5. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain train Ic
    35h 56m
    €493–773

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus bus
    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 bus from Lisbon to Farobus bus
    36h 48m
    €293–494

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    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 (Bercy Seine) to Lisbonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lisbon to Farobus bus
    43h 42m
    €246–392

Gatwick to Faro by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration35h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€493Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,697.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Gatwick, 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 bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Faro via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Lisbon in around 43h 42m.

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