What are the buses and trains like between Lisbon and Alvor?
Answer The nearest train station to Alvor is Portimo and the only way from there to Alvor is either by taxi or by local urban minibus. Alvor is about 8km from Portimo. There is a bus service operated by RENEX which operates from Lisbon Gare Oriente bus station to Alvor. You can find a direct link to the pdf version of the current RENEX timetable for this route on my blog: http://barlaventostravelblog.blogspot.com Scroll down on the right and you will find a panel entitled: Algarve & Portugal – Travel Transport Links In this panel look for: >>>RENEX Bus Service – Lisbon to Algarve timetable Click on it to download the timetable in pdf form. Look for the Lisboa Lagos timetable. You will find Alvor lsited there. P = Departure C=Arrival It is not clear from your message if your whole family are travelling. If they are, I do not recommend the train as it will be a hassle getting from Portimo Station to Alvor. Return travel by train – You should allow 70 per person from Lisbon to Alvor inclu
