Part of the line, between Tunes and Faro through Albufeira, is electrified, using overhead catenary.

The line east of Faro to Vila Real de Santo António, is not electrified, nor is the western section between Tunes and Lagos.

As of August 2024, there are five trains to and from Lisbon every day; two Alfa Pendular and three Intercidades services.

Local trains on the Algarve line between Lagos and Vila Real de Santo António also stop at Albufeira - Ferreiras.

A local bus leaves the railway station every thirty minutes from 0700 until 2100 (winter), 2300 in summer.