This page is unofficial. The information has been obtained from printed timetables and other local sources (like taking the bus) and is given in good faith.
Operated by VAMUS
Timetable until 30th April 2024
Winter weekend service is only two journeys each
way.
In summer 2023, the 1720 bus from Lagos and the1945 bus from Faro
ran daily. I cannot confirm whether this will apply this year.
Transrápido buses are fitted with wifi but do not
have toilets. Must have the priorities correct!!
Transrápido buses stop only at the places shown
on the timetable plus...
although the printed timetable also does not say so, these buses
also stop at the 'Algarve Shopping' Mall near Guia.
Time at Algarve Shopping 1 minute after Guia going towards Faro, 1
minute before Guia towards Portimão.
They also stop at Portimão Hospital, a few minutes after Portimão
centre (towards Lagos) and a few minutes before the city centre
going towards Faro.
Accessibility
The vehicles used are what would be called coaches
in the UK. They are NOT wheelchair accessible.
They have luggage compartments for big bags. They do NOT have on
board toilets, so go before you get on.
There is no time at any intermediate stop.
FAST BUS AEROBUS (ROUTE 56) AT FARO AND
FARO AIRPORT
.
Direct service from the airport to Albufeira, Lagoa, Portimão and
Lagos.
The timetable is here. Reduced to two journeys each
way from 1st November 2023 until 1st May 2024 - perhaps.
Tickets
Tickets cannot be purchased on line unless you
have set up an account using the VAMUS app.
Seats cannot be reserved. If boarding at a bus station, you buy
your ticket at the bus station ticket office if it's open.
Otherwise pay the driver, cash only, when boarding. There is a
ticket machine at the airport stop.
Other buses run between
Faro and Albufeira (via Vilamoura); also between Albufeira, Guia,
Armação De Pêra, Lagos and Portimão.
For a list of all the timetables on the site,
click here
For an alphabetical list of places in the Algarve, click here
For some important general notes about buses in the Algarve, click
here
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