How to travel from Lisbon to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Lisbon and London is around 1,699km (1,056 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lisbon to London 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to London Paddington.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Porto - Campanha, Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to London St Pancras Intl.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £505($600)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine and then to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Santander then take a ferry to Plymouth then drive to London.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and London

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to London by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Lisbon and London is around 1,699km (1,056 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,586km (986 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Lisbon and London by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to London is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and London is to take the bus which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and London. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porto - Campanha, Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Comboios De Portugal, Renfe, Renfe SNCF and Eurostar run train services between Lisbon and London. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 4h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and London. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente and Paris Gare de Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Euroscoach By Cm Tours, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lisbon and London. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to London. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to London is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £250 ($295).

How do I get from Lisbon to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and London

Transport options from Lisbon to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 40m
£250($295)
hourly1,699km (1,056 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
£505($600)
6 times a week3,367km (2,092 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
£120($140)
twice a week2,388km (1,484 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 7h
£265($315)
twice a week1,942km (1,207 miles)

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Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London