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Lisbon to London - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Lisbon to London by plane, train, bus, night train, night bus, 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.

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Fly to London Heathrow • 5h 15m

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to London Heathrow (LHR) LIS - LHR

£40 - £210

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Fly to London Luton, train • 5h 39m

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to London Luton (LTN) LIS - LTN
Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras International

£38 - £176

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Fly to London Gatwick, train • 5h 31m

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to London Gatwick (LGW) LIS - LGW
Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria

£40 - £278

Fly to London Stansted • 6h 12m

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to London Stansted (STN) LIS - STN

£49 - £262

Fly to London City • 7h 54m

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to London City (LCY) LIS - LCY

£97 - £340

Bus • 36h 25m

Take the bus from Almada to Paris 793
Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to London - Victoria Coach Station Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine > Lille > London - Victoria Coach Station / ...

£85 - £109

Bus via Vila Nova de Gaia • 42h 34m

Take the bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Porto
Take the bus from Porto — Campo 24 de Agosto to Paris
Take the bus from Paris Bercy to London Victoria

£123 - £165

Night train, train • 22h 45m

Take the night train from Santa Apolónia to Hendaye
Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Eurostar Eil

£263 - £533

Night train, night bus • 33h 13m

Take the night train from Santa Apolónia to Irun Trenhotel Surexpreso
Take the night bus from Irun to Londres Victoria Coach Station

£151 - £211

Drive, car ferry • 31h 49m

Drive from Lisbon to Santander
Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
Drive from Plymouth to London

£178 - £450

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Portugal → United Kingdom

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International entry into United Kingdom from Portugal

Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Portugal

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Allowed for: All visitors with the below exceptions

Restricted for: Foreign nationals that have visited Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Chile, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Eswatini, French Guiana, Guyana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Seychelles, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Oman, Qatar, Somalia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Burundi, Maldives, Nepal and Turkey in the past 10 days

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Conditions of entry into United Kingdom from Portugal

10-day mandatory self-quarantine
Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
Travellers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine

This applies to arrivals from Portugal

Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

This applies to arrivals from all countries, with no exceptions
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10-day mandatory self-quarantine

This doesn't apply to arrivals from: Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey

Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
Travellers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine

This doesn't apply to arrivals from: Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man

Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

This applies to arrivals from all countries, with no exceptions

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Rules to follow in United Kingdom

Mandatory

Considerations leaving from Portugal

The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I allowed to travel from Portugal to United Kingdom?

Yes, but conditions apply when entering United Kingdom from Portugal.

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What are the travel restrictions in London?

Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

Face masks are mandatory
There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
Nationwide control measures in place

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What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in London?

The national COVID-19 helpline number in London is 111.

Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in London?

Wearing a face mask on public transport in London is mandatory.

What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in London?

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 111.

Are there restrictions returning to Portugal from United Kingdom?

No, but conditions apply when returning to Portugal from United Kingdom.

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Last updated: 10 May 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: UK Government.

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Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lisbon to London?

The most affordable way to get from Lisbon to London is to fly, which costs 45€ - 250€ and takes 5h 15m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Lisbon to London?

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to London is to fly which costs 45€ - 250€ and takes 5h 15m.

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Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to London station. However, there are services departing from Cacilhas and arriving at London - Victoria Coach Station via Almada and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 25m.

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Is there a direct train between Lisbon and London?

No, there is no direct train from Lisbon to London. However, there are services departing from Santa Apolónia and arriving at London St Pancras Eurostar via Hendaye, Montparnasse-Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

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How far is it from Lisbon to London?

The distance between Lisbon and London is 991 miles.

How do I travel from Lisbon to London without a car?

The best way to get from Lisbon to London without a car is to bus which takes 36h 25m and costs 95€ - 130€.

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How long does it take to get from Lisbon to London?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Lisbon to London, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Lisbon to London bus from?

Lisbon to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Almada station.

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Where do I catch the Lisbon to London train from?

Lisbon to London train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Santa Apolónia station.

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Bus or fly from Lisbon to London?

The best way to get from Lisbon to London is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs 45€ - 250€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 95€ - 130€ and takes 36h 25m.

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Distance: 990.9 miles
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and London, England?

TAP Portugal, British Airways and six other airlines fly from Lisbon to London Paddington every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon to London Victoria via Cova Piedade, Almada, Paris, and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine in around 36h 25m.

Airlines

easyJet