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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $90. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 985 miles (1586 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$199 Average price | $179 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 45m Average total duration 33h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.8 - 9.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lisbon:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lisbon costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Lisbon
How to get from London to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Lisbon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U285158:10 PM2h50London Gatwick Airport11:00 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$1221One-way0 transfers
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- U285158:10 PM2h50London Gatwick Airport11:00 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$1221One-way0 transfers
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TP13636:00 AM2h45London Heathrow Airport8:45 AMHumberto Delgado Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM32h30London, Victoria Coach Station6:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$1311One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM33h30London, Victoria Coach Station8:00 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado$1311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM43h40London, Victoria Coach Station6:10 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado$1311One-way2 transfers
- U224633:25 PM2h55London Luton Airport6:20 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
- U285175:10 PM2h50London Gatwick Airport8:00 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$1461One-way0 transfers
- U285139:40 AM2h50London Gatwick Airport12:30 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$1611One-way0 transfers
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General Information about the journey from London to Lisbon
Situated around 984 miles apart, taking the plane is the fastest and most convenient option for traveling from London to Lisbon. Regular flights depart from Gatwick and Heathrow airport in London and arrive at Lisbon airport within 3 hours, dependent upon whether the flight is direct or containing stops. Gatwick and Heathrow are both easily accessible, only adding to the convenience of this form of travel. The Heathrow express train departs from Paddington and arrives at Heathrow, whereas the Gatwick express train departs from Victoria in central London and arrives at Gatwick. Both trains offer continuous departures throughout the day.
Traveling from London toLisbon
Vueling, KLM, Iberia, Austrian, Air France and Alitalia all offer one-stop flights, which make stops in a variety of connecting cities including Amsterdam and Paris, in order to break down the length of each flight. All of these airlines offer a large selection of flights that depart daily, sometimes less than an hour apart, that take anywhere from 6 to 12 hours to arrive in Lisbon. However, for those who prefer a direct flight, a journey with TapPortugal will take no more than 3 hours, with around 8 flights each day departing at 2-hour intervals.
Taking the bus from London to Lisbon, although possible, is a long journey. However, for those who are time rich, the journey involves no changes and can be a good way to see the evolving landscape of the almost 1000 mile journey. The journey is mainly provided by ALSA and makes the journey 4 times a day.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lisbon:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lisbon costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 15m.
- Around 153 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Lisbon as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lisbon by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Vueling, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Malta Air, Iberia, Finnair, KLM, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Iberia Express, Air France, Luxair to go to Lisbon by flight.
- 20 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, British Airways, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Malta Air.
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