There are two main ways to get from Albufeira to Lisbon by public transport:
Rail:
The train station for Albufeira is located 8kms distant from the town in Ferreiras.
From Albufeira you would need to take a bus or taxi to Ferreiras.
For lcoal buses see the following page on Cubsur's site:
http://bit.ly/1kiaV4S
Depending on time of year there are 5 to 6 long distance trains daily between Albufeira and Lisbon. Transit time can vary between 2hrs30mins and 3hrs.
To view pdf copies of the current timetables, visit my blog:
http://barlaventostravelblog.blogspot.com/
»» Scroll down on the right hand side until you come to the panel entitled "Algarve & Portugal - Travel Transport Links"
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- Porto - Lisbon - Faro (Algarve) Train Timetable for the train timetable in pdf format.
Note that both Alfa-Pendular and IC(Intercidades)trains call at Entrecampos and Gare Oriente Stations. Intercidades trains also call at Lisboa Sete Rios Station.
Bus:
There are three operators of long distance buses between Albufeira and Lisbon. Transit times take between 2hrs45mins to 4 hours. Some services have free wifi aboard.
1) RENEX
To view pdf copies of their current timetable (only available in Portuguese), visit my blog:
http://barlaventostravelblog.blogspot.com/
»» Scroll down on the right hand side until you come to the panel entitled "Algarve & Portugal - Travel Transport Links"
»» Click on:
- RENEX - Algarve timetable
Renex buses only depart from Avenida Liberdade in Albufeira and arrive in Lisbon at Gare Oriente Bus Station (below/alongside the Gare Oriente train station). This is several kilometres from Lisbon Centre which is accessible via the Metro Red Line (Linha Vermelha)
One changes buses at Vale Paraiso, the main Renex.pt hub for the Algarve, 6 kms from Albufeira. One can also board buses there.
Note: Renex does not have an english version of its website.
2) Rede-Expressos
This is the main national long-distance coach operator in Portugal.
Buses leave from Albufeira Bus Station and and serve Lisbon Sete Rios Bus Station. (Metro Jardim Zoologico - Blue Line - Linha Azul / Sete Rios Train Station.).
Frequencies vary between weekdays and week-ends but there are frequent daily services.
Check their web-site (english version) for details.
Rede-Expressos now offer online booking and payment by Paypal.com.
3) Eva-Transportes
This company works in co-operation with Rede Expressos. Its buses depart from both Albufeira centre and Albufeira Bus Station and serve Lisbon Sete Rios Bus Station. (Metro Jardim Zoologico - Blue Line - Linha Azul / Sete Rios Train Station.)
Frequencies vary between weekdays and week-ends but there between 7 and 5 services daily.
Check their web-site (english version) for details.
The above instructions also apply to the return trip from Lisbon to Albufeira.
