How to get to Faro from Bristol

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Compare coach and flight for Bristol to Faro

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £147 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £147, while a flight costs an average of £284.

Distance: 1659 km

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£284

Average Price

£147

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£104

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6h 8m

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4h 8m

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39h 58m

Average total duration

39h 28m

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30m

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25h 25m

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Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Faro

Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Faro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Faro is a coach with an average price of £147.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Faro:

A coach is £137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Faro costing on average £284.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Faro is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 8m.

Other travel options to Faro take longer:

Coach takes on average 39h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Faro including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 21h 17m sooner (4h 8m by flight vs 25h 25m by car). Tickets start at around £284 compared to roughly £104 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bristol to Faro

How to get to Faro from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bristol to Faro is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:0540h55
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    23:00Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    £1681One-way
    3 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:0540h55
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    23:00Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    £1681One-way
    3 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:0540h55
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    23:00Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    £1681One-way
    3 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:0047h00
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    6:00Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    £1791One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:0051h30
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    19:30Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    £2961One-way
    3 changes

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FAQs: Bristol to Faro

Travel to Faro easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Faro.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Faro including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Faro is a coach with an average price of £147.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Faro:

A coach is £137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Faro costing on average £284.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Faro is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 8m.

Other travel options to Faro take longer:

Coach takes on average 39h 58m.

The Bristol to Faro distance is approximately 1659 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Faro is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Faro as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Faro:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Faro, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Faro by coach.
  • Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Lufthansa, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Faro by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Faro:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Faro often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Seville, Lagos, Porto, Albufeira. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Faro and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bristol to Faro, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Faro, you can explore the Old Town with its cobbled streets and charming architecture. Relax at Praia de Faro, a popular beach perfect for sunbathing and swimming. Discover the local cuisine at a traditional Portuguese restaurant. Enjoy a boat tour around the stunning Ria Formosa Natural Park. Don't miss the historic Arco da Vila, Sé Cathedral for panoramic views, Museu Municipal de Faro for local history, and the baroque Igreja do Carmo with its Chapel of Bones. You can also attend a cultural event or festival in Faro.
A stay of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient to explore Faro's main attractions, including the Old Town, Ria Formosa Natural Park, and local beaches.

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