Bournemouth to Lisbon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

901.2 miles 1450.3 km · straight line
1081.4 miles estimated 1740.4 km · driving distance
21h 45min estimated drive time
£164 - £202 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bournemouth from Lisbon?

The distance from Bournemouth to Lisbon is 901.2 miles (1450.3 km) as the crow flies. Lisbon is located SSW of Bournemouth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1081.4 miles, taking about 21h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Lisbon. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bournemouth to Lisbon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 45min £164 - £202 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 6min $87–$162* Budget
Train ~28h 17min $130–$378* Comfort

Quick Facts

Bournemouth
50.72°N, 1.88°W
Europe/London
0m 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 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients