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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $157 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 4.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $157, while a flight costs an average of $557.
Distance: 985 miles (1586 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$557 Average price | $157 Average price Cheapest | $377 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 33h 43m Average total duration 33h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 5m 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 Lisbon to London:
A bus is $400 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to London costing on average $557.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 43m.
You'll arrive about 16h 44m sooner (5h 21m by flight vs 22h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $557 compared to roughly $377 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to London
How to get from Lisbon to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U224649:50 PM2h35Humberto Delgado Airport12:25 AMLondon Luton Airport$1321One-way0 transfers
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- U224649:50 PM2h35Humberto Delgado Airport12:25 AMLondon Luton Airport$1321One-way0 transfers
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- U224649:50 PM2h35Humberto Delgado Airport12:25 AMLondon Luton Airport$1321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM34h55Lisboa, Gare Oriente7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$3111One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM34h05Lisboa, Gare Oriente6:40 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$3221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM38h25Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios6:40 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$3281One-way2 transfers
FR 18859:40 PM2h45Humberto Delgado Airport12:25 AMLondon Stansted Airport$1371One-way0 transfers- FR 18837:00 PM2h45Humberto Delgado Airport9:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
- U285188:45 PM2h45Humberto Delgado Airport11:30 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1471One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Lisbon to London
The journey from Lisbon to London is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. The trip between these two busy capital cities is convenient whether you choose to travel by bus, train or plane. Depending on the mode of transit and time of departure, journey times vary substantially. Key departure points in Lisbon include Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios and the airport. Bus and plane journeys from Lisbon to London are available 7 days a week.
Lisbon to London Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€147 |
36:30 h |
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€167 |
2:05 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Lisbon to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to London
Flying is the cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to London, and booking in advance helps offset the cost of plane tickets. Taking the bus from Lisbon to London, although possible, is a long 36-hour journey. The trip does not involve any changes and can be a good way to see the surronding landscape of the almost 1000 mile ride. The bus route is mainly provided by ALSA and makes the journey 4 times a day.
Fastest way to travel from Lisbon to London
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Lisbon to London. 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 London. 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.
Most popular way to travel from Lisbon to London
Situated around 984 miles apart, taking the plane is the most popular option for traveling from Lisbon to London. Regular flights depart from Lisbon and arrive at Gatwick and Heathrow airport within 3 hours, depending on whether the flight is direct. Flying is especially convient for travelers landing in Gatwick and Heathrow, because both are easily to reach the city center from. 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to London:
A bus is $400 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to London costing on average $557.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 43m.
- Around 132 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with azores airlines, Indigo Airlines, Icelandair, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Air Europa, Swiss, Iberia Express, Transavia France, Eurowings, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Lufthansa, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal, easyJet to go to London by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to London by bus.
- 20 direct flights per day with Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, easyJet.
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