Birmingham, United Kingdom to Lisbon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1012.2 miles 1629 km · straight line
1395.4 miles actual route 2245.7 km · driving distance
28h 44min estimated drive time
£212 - £261 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Lisbon?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Lisbon is 1012.2 miles (1629 km) as the crow flies. Lisbon is located SSW of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1395.4 miles, taking about 28h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Lisbon is in Portugal.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, United Kingdom and Lisbon. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Lisbon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 44min £212 - £261 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 29min $112–$209* Budget
Train ~37h 21min $167–$488* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Lisbon

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Lisbon
38.72°N, 9.14°W
Europe/Lisbon
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 337 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM