Lisbon to Plymouth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

841.4 miles 1354.1 km · straight line
1009.7 miles estimated 1624.9 km · driving distance
20h 19min estimated drive time
€174 - €214 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lisbon from Plymouth?

The distance from Lisbon to Plymouth is 841.4 miles (1354.1 km) as the crow flies. Plymouth is located NNE of Lisbon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1009.7 miles, taking about 20h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Lisbon is in Portugal, while Plymouth 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 Plymouth. 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 Lisbon to Plymouth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 19min €174 - €214 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 23min $81–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 25min $121–$353* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lisbon & Plymouth

Quick Facts

Lisbon
38.72°N, 9.14°W
Europe/Lisbon
2m elevation
Plymouth
50.38°N, 4.14°W
Europe/London
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients