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

984.9 miles 1585 km · straight line
1310.3 miles actual route 2108.8 km · driving distance
27h 32min estimated drive time
€226 - €278 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lisbon from London, United Kingdom?

The distance from Lisbon to London, United Kingdom is 984.9 miles (1585 km) as the crow flies. London, United Kingdom is located NNE of Lisbon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1310.3 miles, taking about 27h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Lisbon is in Portugal, while London, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Lisbon and London, United Kingdom. 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 Lisbon to London, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 32min €226 - €278 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 2min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~35h 48min $157–$459* Comfort

Quick Facts

Lisbon
38.72°N, 9.14°W
Europe/Lisbon
2m elevation
London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM