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

The cheapest way to get from London to Portugal is to train and fly which costs €55 - €180 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Portugal is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between London and Portugal?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Portugal. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at R. Palma via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Estação Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 30m.

How far is it from London to Portugal?

The distance between London and Portugal is 1600 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Portugal without a car is to train and bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 24h 5m and costs €290 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from London to Portugal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Portugal bus from?

London to Portugal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from London to Portugal?

The best way to get from London to Portugal is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 30m.

Where does the London to Portugal bus arrive?

London to Portugal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where can I stay near Portugal?

There are 8903+ hotels available in Portugal.

London to Portugal - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from London to Portugal by plane, train, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LHR - LIS
5h 29m
€82–262
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane LGW - OPO
5h 34m
€59–177
Train, bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus
4. Take the train from Covilha to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain Ic
24h 5m
€291–651
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus
28h 4m
€235–493
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Lisboncar
32h 11m
€255–976
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LGW - LIS
5h 42m
€64–240
Fly London Stansted Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane STN - OPO
5h 48m
€59–274
Fly London Stansted Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane STN - LIS
6h 6m
€74–307
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LTN - LIS
5h 57m
€59–245
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus BlaBlaCar Bus
30h 58m
€155–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus Voltavançar 77 / ...
36h 30m

London to Portugal by train, subway, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

24h 5mAverage Duration

€291Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,599.5 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between London, England and Portugal?

TAP Portugal, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to R. Palma via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente, and Estação Oriente in around 36h 30m.

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