How to travel from Glasgow to Lisbon, Portugal
The distance between Glasgow and Lisbon is around 1,962km (1,219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Glasgow to Lisbon 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 Lisbon → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Lisbon (LIS).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost€185($185)
+ 4 othersBus
Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then Paris and then to Lisbon Oriente.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple bus operators
Train to London Euston, bus
Take the train to London Euston and then to Lille Europe then take the bus to Braga then take the train to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€685($685)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Plymouth then take a ferry to Santander then drive to Lisbon.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€400($400)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Lisbon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Lisbon by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €185 ($185) and will take around 4h 20m.
The distance between Glasgow and Lisbon is around 1,962km (1,219 miles).
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Glasgow and Lisbon by plane.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Lisbon is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Lisbon is to fly which will typically cost around €185 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glasgow and Lisbon. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Lisbon. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Shudehill Interchange, Paris and Lisbon Oriente. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Euroscoach By Cm Tours run regular bus services between Glasgow and Lisbon. Buses run 4 times 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 Glasgow and Lisbon. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Lisbon (LIS) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Lisbon. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Glasgow to Lisbon typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Lisbon (LIS).
The closest major airport to Lisbon is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Lisbon. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) 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 Glasgow to Lisbon. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Lisbon is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Lisbon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 20m | €185($185) | every 30 mins | 1,962km (1,219 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 20h | €190($190) | 4 times a week | 3,175km (1,973 miles) |
Train to London Euston, bus + 2 similar | 1 day 12h | €685($685) | 6 times a week | 3,154km (1,960 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 12h | €575($575) | 6 times a week | 3,672km (2,282 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, bus | 2 days 19h | €505($505) | 6 times a week | 3,865km (2,401 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 12h | €400($400) | twice a week | 2,382km (1,480 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Lisbon
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Transportes Barquense
Rede Expressos
RenEX
Ferry operators
Brittany Ferries
Train operators
LNER
Eurostar
Eurotunnel
Airports near Lisbon
The following major airports near Lisbon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Lisbon
Faro Airport (FAO)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Lisbon
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
- Distance
- 284km (177 miles) from Lisbon