The Fast AlfaPendular runs twice a day every day!
7h05 Faro
9h56 Lisboa - Entrecampos
Time: 2h51
15h05 Faro
17h56 Lisboa - Entrecampos
Be aware that the AlfaPendular is operated by Italian built Pendolino units with computer controlled stabilisation. Some people, like me, can feel quite sea-sick on the first stretch up through the mountains.