How to travel from Lisbon to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Lisbon and Edinburgh is around 1,976km (1,228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lisbon to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Lisbon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost£130($150)
+ 4 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine then Manchester and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Fundao then take the bus to Bayonne Quai de Lesseps then take the train to Massy Tgv then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.
- Duration22h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£570($675)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Santander then take a ferry to Plymouth then drive to Edinburgh.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£340($400)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around £130 ($150) and will take around 4hrs.
The distance between Lisbon and Edinburgh is around 1,976km (1,228 miles).
It takes around 4hrs to get from Lisbon and Edinburgh by plane.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £130 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Edinburgh is to fly which will typically cost around £130 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lisbon and Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente, Paris Gare de Bercy Seine and Manchester. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.
Euroscoach By Cm Tours, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lisbon and Edinburgh. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lisbon and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lisbon and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 20m.
Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Lufthansa fly between Lisbon and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 3h 20m.
The flight from Lisbon to Edinburgh typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lisbon to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £130 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4hrs | £130($150) | hourly | 1,976km (1,228 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 10m | £200($235) | hourly | 2,038km (1,266 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 20h | £150($180) | twice a week | 3,146km (1,955 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 22h 60m | £570($675) | once daily | 2,825km (1,755 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 6h | £455($535) | twice a week | 2,943km (1,829 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 12h | £340($400) | twice a week | 2,374km (1,475 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lisbon and Edinburgh
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Euroscoach By Cm Tours
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Eurostar
Ferry operators
Brittany Ferries
Airports near Edinburgh
The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh