Loulé <> Santa Barbara de Nexe <> Faro
São Bras de Alportel <> Santa Barbara de Nexe <> Faro

The information has been obtained from printed timetables and other local sources (like taking the bus) and is given in good faith.

Operated by EVA

For main service between Loulé and Faro, click here
For main service between São Bras de Alportel and Faro, click here.

FRI - bus runs on FRIDAYS only, except holidays MFO - bus runs Mondays to Fridays only, except holidays SAT - bus runs on Saturdays only, except holidays SCH - bus runs on schooldays only NSC - bus runs Mondays to Fridays but during school holidays only SHX - bus does not run on Sundays or Holidays NO BUSES ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS
The one way traffic system in São Bras de Alportel requires buses from the west and south to go right around the ring road before entering the town proper. The main stop apart, the same stops are not served in both directions.	São Bras main bus stop in Rua Jõao Luouro near town centre- Ticket office and waiting room behind the bus in the tall building. Most of the old bus station area was converted to a car park!

Printable timetable
Days of operation	MFO	SHX	SCH	SAT	MFO	SHX	MFO	SCH	NSC	SCH		SHX	MFO	SAT	MFO	SAT	MFO	MFO	MFO
Loulé Bus Terminal	---	0745	--	---	0930	1235	---	---	1745	1830	Faro Bus Terminal	---	1115	1145	1335	1410	1615	1730	1930
Goldra	---	|	---	---	|	1241	---	---	1751	1836	Bela Salema	---	|	|	1353	1428	1633	1745	1948
São Bras de Alportel	0655	|	---	0800	|	|	---	---	|	|	Sta Barbara de Nexe	0758	1135	1205	1405	1440	1645	1750	2000
Céu	0700	|	0800	0807	|	|	---	---	|	|	Valados (note)	|	|	1211	|	|	|	|	|
Gorjões	0707	|	0805	0812	|	1248	1422	1655	1758	1843	Agostos	|	1143	|	|	|	bbb	1758	2009
Agostos	|	|	0814	|	|	|	|	|	|	---	Gorjões	0807	|	|	1413	1448	1653	1806	2018
Valados (note)	|	0754	|	|	0939	|	|	|	|	---	Céu	|	|	|	---	|	ccc	|	2023
Sta Barbara de Nexe	0716	0800	0823	0820	0945	1256	1430	1703	1806	---	São Bras de Alportel	|	|	|	---	|	ccc	|	2030
Bela Salema	0728	---	0835	0835	|	|	|	|	|	---	Goldra	0814	1150	|	---	1455	---	1813	---
Faro Bus Terminal	0743	---	0853	0853	1005	1316	1450	1723	1826	---	Loulé Bus Terminal	0820	1156	1220	---	1501	---	1819	---

TIMETABLE NOTES

Valados is on the road between Loulé and Faro and is near the stop called Alfarrobeira on that route.
bbb- connecting bus from Sta Barbara de Nexe on schooldays
ccc - continues to S.Bras de Alportel during school holidays only

São Bras de Alportel <> Alportel <> Martin Longo

TIMETABLE NOTES

The bus at 0645 from Martin Longo runs to Faro via Estoi; the 1805 bus from S. Bras de Alportel to Martin Longo starts in Faro at 1730 and runs via Estoi.
There is one bus a day MFO at 0750 from Barranco Velho to Loulé with a return journey at 1810, connections with buses above. The 1805 from S. Bras waits at Barranco Velho.
The 1055 FRIDAYS ONLY bus from S. Bras starts in Faro at 1015, runs to Ameixal and Almodovar. The 1909 from Barranco Velho is the return trip; bus continues to Faro.
For times at Ameixal and Almodovar, see http://eva-bus.com/pdf/20.pdf will open a new window.

There is one bus a day MFO between Cachopo and Tavira; click here for details

São Bras de Alportel <> Loulé

TIMETABLE NOTES

Y - Runs to or from São Romao Village and Corotelo
Note 1 - there is a very limited service between São Bras de Alportel and Tavira - click here for details
Note 2 - there is a direct bus from São Romão village to Faro at 0700 MFO; a return journey at 1840. These buses via run via Bordeira and Estoi.

Click here for a map of Loulé centre showing the bus stops. Will open in a new window.

Tavira <> Santa Catarina <> São Bras de Alportel

No service at weekends or on holidays. Check carefully for which days the buses operate. A scenic ride but come back a different way!
MON - Mondays only   MX - not on Mondays   TTF - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only
WED - Wednesdays only MW - Mondays and Wednesdays MFO - Mondays to Fridays (weekdays) only
SCH - Schooldays only but not on Wednesdays!