How to travel from Lisbon to Manchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Lisbon and Manchester is around 1,729km (1,074 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lisbon to Manchester 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 Manchester → Lisbon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Manchester (MAN).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost£100($120)
+ 5 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine and then to Manchester.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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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 Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£480($570)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Santander then take a ferry to Plymouth then drive to Manchester.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£285($335)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Manchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Manchester by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Lisbon and Manchester is around 1,729km (1,074 miles).
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Lisbon and Manchester by plane.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Manchester is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Manchester is to fly which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lisbon and Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Manchester. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Manchester. 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 14h.
Euroscoach By Cm Tours, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express, RenEX, Transportes Barquense, Union Ivkoni and National Express run regular bus services between Lisbon and Manchester. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lisbon and Manchester. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and arrive at Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lisbon and Manchester with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.
Ryanair, TAP Portugal, easyJet, Ryanair UK, Air France, Aer Lingus and British Airways fly between Lisbon and Manchester. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.
The flight from Lisbon to Manchester typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN).
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Manchester is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Manchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £100($120) | hourly | 1,729km (1,074 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 50m | £125($150) | hourly | 1,928km (1,198 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 55m | £145($170) | hourly | 1,777km (1,104 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 14h | £135($160) | twice a week | 2,722km (1,691 miles) |
| Bus via Braga | 1 day 19h | £135($160) | once daily | 3,302km (2,051 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | £480($570) | 6 times a week | 2,813km (1,748 miles) |
| Train to Valenca, bus | 2 days 20h | £330($390) | 6 times a week | 3,533km (2,195 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 8h | £285($335) | twice a week | 2,053km (1,276 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lisbon and Manchester
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Brittany Ferries
Bus companies
Euroscoach By Cm Tours
Rede Expressos
Citi Express
RenEX
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Eurostar
Airports near Manchester
The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Manchester
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Manchester
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Manchester