How to travel from Manchester to Lisbon

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Compare bus and flight for Manchester to Lisbon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $200 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.7 - 4.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $200, while a flight costs an average of $613.

Distance: 1071 miles (1724 km)

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$613

Average price

$200

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$285

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7h 10m

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5h 10m

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39h 43m

Average total duration

39h 13m

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25h 32m

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5.2 - 10.3kg

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1.7 - 4.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $200.

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

A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Lisbon costing on average $613.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 10m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 39h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Lisbon including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Lisbon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 20h 22m sooner (5h 10m by flight vs 25h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $613 compared to roughly $285 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.

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from Manchester to Lisbon

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 3952
    8:05 PM2h55
    Manchester Airport
    11:00 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 3952
    8:05 PM2h55
    Manchester Airport
    11:00 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 3952
    8:05 PM2h55
    Manchester Airport
    11:00 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 PM49h25
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    8:00 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
    $1391One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 PM47h25
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    6:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $1401One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM44h01
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    8:00 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1313
    6:05 PM3h00
    Manchester Airport
    9:05 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $1621One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1361 · BA508
    3:20 PM7h50
    Manchester Airport
    11:10 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $2451One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1371 · BA500
    8:05 PM14h00
    Manchester Airport
    10:05 AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $2451One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Lisbon.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Lisbon including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $200.

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

A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Lisbon costing on average $613.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 10m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 39h 43m.

The distance from Manchester to Lisbon is approximately 1071 miles (1724 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Lisbon is:
  • Around 62 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester 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 Manchester to Lisbon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, KLM, Iberia Express, Air France, Vueling, Indigo Airlines, Icelandair, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines to go to Lisbon by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lisbon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Lisbon:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Lisbon often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Madrid, Paris, Barcelona, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lisbon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lisbon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lisbon, you can ride Tram 28 to explore the historic neighborhoods, discover Alfama with its narrow streets and traditional Fado music, and stroll through LX Factory, a trendy area with shops and art spaces. Visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum for a diverse art collection and enjoy a sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte for breathtaking views. Key sights include Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle, Oceanário de Lisboa, and Lisbon Cathedral.
To explore Lisbon's main attractions and get a feel for the city's vibrant culture, spending 3 to 4 days is generally recommended.
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