How to travel from Lisbon to Glasgow, United Kingdom
The distance between Lisbon and Glasgow is around 1,961km (1,219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lisbon to Glasgow 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 Glasgow → Lisbon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Glasgow (GLA).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost£190($220)
+ 6 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine then Manchester and then to Buchanan Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Braga then take the bus to Lille then take the train to London St Pancras Intl and then to Glasgow Central.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£575($685)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Santander then take a ferry to Plymouth then drive to Glasgow.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£340($400)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Glasgow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Glasgow by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £150 ($175) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($220).
The distance between Lisbon and Glasgow is around 1,961km (1,219 miles).
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Lisbon and Glasgow by plane.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £190 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Glasgow is to take the bus which will typically cost around £150 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lisbon and Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Glasgow. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Glasgow. 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 19h.
Euroscoach By Cm Tours, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lisbon and Glasgow. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lisbon and Glasgow. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Lisbon to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lisbon to Glasgow typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Glasgow is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £190 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Glasgow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £190($220) | hourly | 1,961km (1,219 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 45m | £175($205) | 5 times a day | 2,436km (1,514 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 19h | £150($175) | twice a week | 3,084km (1,916 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 12h | £575($685) | 6 times a week | 3,160km (1,963 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 12h | £480($570) | 6 times a week | 3,668km (2,279 miles) |
| Train to Valenca, bus | 2 days 22h | £430($505) | 6 times a week | 3,880km (2,411 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 11h | £340($400) | twice a week | 2,380km (1,479 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lisbon and Glasgow
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Rede Expressos
Citi Express
RenEX
Ferry operators
Brittany Ferries
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Eurostar
LNER
Eurotunnel
Airports near Glasgow
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Glasgow