How to travel from London to Lisbon

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Compare bus and flight for London to Lisbon

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 flight with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. 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 flight costs an average of $27, and a bus costs an average of $63.

Distance: 985 miles (1586 km)

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$140

Average price

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$177

Average price

6h 29m

Average total duration

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3h 29m

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3h 0m

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33h 42m

Average total duration

33h 12m

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30m

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4.8 - 9.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Lisbon

How to get from London to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM45h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:15 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
    $2771One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM45h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:15 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
    $2771One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1367
    12:00 PM2h50
    London Heathrow Airport
    2:50 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $9691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM37h50
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:50 AMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $3131One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM43h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    6:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $2951One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM43h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:45 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
    $3081One-way
    2 transfers
  • IberiaBA7067 · IB529
    8:00 PM11h45
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:45 AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $4581One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaBA7061 · IB529
    6:45 PM13h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:45 AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $4581One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaBA7065 · IB529
    7:10 PM12h35
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:45 AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $5341One-way
    1 transfer

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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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FAQs: Travel from London to Lisbon

Travel to Lisbon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Lisbon.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Lisbon including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Lisbon is a flight with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Lisbon:

A flight is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Lisbon costing on average $63 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from London to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 32h 30m.

The distance from London to Lisbon is approximately 985 miles (1586 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Lisbon is:
  • Around 159 flights per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Lisbon:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lisbon by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, British Airways, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Vueling, Iberia, Malta Air, Finnair, KLM, Eurowings, Iberia Express, Air Europa, Air France, Luxair to go to Lisbon by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Lisbon:
  • 20 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, British Airways, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from London to Lisbon often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Madrid, Paris, Sintra, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lisbon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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