How to travel from Manchester to Lisbon, Portugal
The distance between Manchester and Lisbon is around 1,730km (1,075 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Manchester 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 → Manchester if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Lisbon (LIS).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€120($120)
+ 6 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris and then to Lisbon Oriente.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple bus operators
Train and 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 10h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€560($560)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Plymouth then take a ferry to Santander then drive to Lisbon.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€335($335)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Lisbon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Manchester to Lisbon by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Manchester and Lisbon is around 1,730km (1,075 miles).
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Manchester and Lisbon by plane.
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Lisbon is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Lisbon is to fly which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Manchester and Lisbon. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Manchester and Lisbon. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Manchester to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Lisbon Oriente. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
FlixBus and Euroscoach By Cm Tours run regular bus services between Manchester and Lisbon. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Manchester and Lisbon. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Lisbon (LIS). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Manchester and Lisbon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Ryanair, TAP Portugal, easyJet, Ryanair UK, Iberia, British Airways, Air France and KLM fly between Manchester and Lisbon. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and and arrive into Lisbon (LIS). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Manchester to Lisbon typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) 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 Manchester to Lisbon. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Lisbon is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Lisbon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €120($120) | every 30 mins | 1,730km (1,075 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | €170($170) | hourly | 1,778km (1,105 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 15h | €160($160) | 4 times a week | 2,812km (1,747 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 10h | €560($560) | 6 times a week | 2,807km (1,744 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 19h | €210($210) | 3 times a week | 2,901km (1,802 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, bus | 2 days 17h | €390($390) | 6 times a week | 3,518km (2,186 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 8h | €335($335) | twice a week | 2,055km (1,277 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Manchester and Lisbon
Ferry operators
Brittany Ferries
Bus companies
Euroscoach By Cm Tours
Union Ivkoni
Iberocoach
Train operators
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