There are 12 ways to get from Heathrow to Lisbon Airport (LIS) by plane, train, bus, night train, car or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from London Heathrow • 2h 40m
40€ - 200€
Cheapest option
Bus to London Luton, fly • 5h 40m
29€ - 167€
10 alternative options
Train to London Gatwick, fly • 6h 1m
52€ - 357€
Fly from London Stansted • 6h 25m
60€ - 336€
Train to Birmingham, fly • 7h 8m
107€ - 799€
Train to Bristol, fly • 6h 57m
129€ - 341€
Train, bus • 33h
211€ - 470€
Bus, night train • 35h 35m
176€ - 269€
Bus via Bilbao • 37h 45m
146€ - 224€
Drive, car ferry • 31h 34m
206€ - 512€
Bus • 40h 14m
117€ - 184€
Train, night train • 26h 50m
329€ - 651€
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International entry into Portugal from United Kingdom
- Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions. United Kingdom and Brazil are also restricted
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Conditions of entry into Portugal from United Kingdom
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No, entry into Portugal from United Kingdom is currently restricted.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Inter-regional travel is permitted
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 808 24 24 24.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Lisbon Airport (LIS) is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 808 24 24 24.
No, but conditions apply when returning to United Kingdom from Portugal.
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Last updated: 14 Apr 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to bus and fly which costs £24 - £150 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £170.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow station to Lisbon Airport (LIS). However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station and arriving at Aeroporto via London St Pancras Eurostar, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Massy Tgv, Hendaye and Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.
The distance between Heathrow and Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 1565 km.
The best way to get from Heathrow to Lisbon Airport (LIS) without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h and costs £180 - £410.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Heathrow to Lisbon Airport (LIS) train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Eurostar station.
The best way to get from Heathrow to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Bilbao, which costs £120 - £200 and takes 37h 45m.
The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 40m.
Heathrow to Lisbon Airport (LIS) train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Lisboa - Oriente station.
- Distance: 1564.8 km
- Duration: 2h 40m
What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal?
TAP Portugal, British Airways and six other airlines fly from Heathrow to Lisbon Airport (LIS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow to Lisbon Airport (LIS) via London Victoria Coach Station, Londres Victoria Coach Station, Bilbao, Bilbao, Bilbao, Lisbon, Lisbon, and Oriente in around 37h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 370€
Flights from London Gatwick to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 370€
Flights from London Luton to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 240€
Flights from London Luton to Lisbon via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 310€
Flights from Birmingham to Lisbon via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 260€
Flights from Bristol to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 240€
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 320€
Flights from London Gatwick to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 360€
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 380€
Flights from London Gatwick to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 250€ - 700€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Lisbon via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 370€
Flights from Birmingham to Lisbon via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 390€
Flights from Bristol to Lisbon via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 400€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Lisbon via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 380€
Flights from Birmingham to Lisbon via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 400€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 450€
Flights from London Stansted to Lisbon via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 450€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Lisbon via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 650€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 300€
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from London Luton to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 180€
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Birmingham to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 110€
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 26€
- Website
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- 10€ - 15€
- Anytime 1st Class
- 19€ - 26€
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 20€
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Anytime Standard
- 14€ - 20€
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 160€
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- 45€ - 60€
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- 120€ - 160€
- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonmidland.com
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 55€
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Advanced Single/Anytime Advance
- 9€ - 13€
- Anytime Day Single
- 45€ - 55€
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Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Eurostar to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 350€
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- 310€ - 350€
- Standard
- 120€ - 150€
- Standard Premier
- 170€ - 220€
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Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Night train from Irun to Lisboa - Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 110€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 75€ - 110€
Night train from Hendaye to Lisboa - Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 110€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 75€ - 110€
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 30€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 26€ - 30€
- 1st Class
- 19€ - 23€
Train from Massy Tgv to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 110€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 130€ - 150€
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Airport London T2,3 to Luton Airport London
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 8€
- Website
- National Express
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Lisbon, Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 100€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao, Bilbao to Lisbon, Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 55€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Londres Victoria Coach Station to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 140€
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Londres Victoria Coach Station to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 150€
- Website
- alsa.com
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- (+351) 253 267 730
- Website
- iberocoach.com
Bus from Paris to Porto — Campo 24 de Agosto
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 120€
- Website
- iberocoach.com
- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Porto to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 23€
- Website
- RenEX
Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 707 22 33 44
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Porto to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 18€
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- Phone
- + 351 259 340 710
- geral@rodonorte.pt
- Website
- rodonorte.pt
Bus from Porto Campo 24 Agosto to Lisbon Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- info@citiexpress.eu
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Porto to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 18€
- Website
- Citi Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 320€
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Adult
- 75€ - 95€
- Car
- 230€ - 320€
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