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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 €65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. 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 €65, and a bus costs an average of €119.
Distance: 985 miles (1586 km)
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€172 Average price Cheapest | €191 Average price |
6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 52m Average total duration 33h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.8 - 9.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from London to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Lisbon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options from London to Lisbon: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Lisbon is a flight with an average price of $35 (€32).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lisbon:
A flight is $38 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Lisbon costing on average $73 (€66).
The fastest way to get to Lisbon from London is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 35 min.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Getting to Lisbon by bus takes 33 h 5 min on average.
The London to Lisbon distance is around 983 miles (1585 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Lisbon is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 121 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Lisbon as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Lisbon:
- Flights from London to Lisbon most often leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Lisbon:
- You can take a bus from London to Lisbon with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $73 (€66) with BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Lisbon.
- You can go to Lisbon from London by plane with Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, British Airways, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Iberia, Eurowings, Air Europa, KLM, Air France, Iberia Express or SWISS. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $35 (€32) with Ryanair from London to Lisbon on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Lisbon with the following travel companies:
- You can find 16 direct flights per day to take to Lisbon with Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, British Airways or PGA-Portugalia Airlines.
Direct services to Lisbon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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