- Must visit
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves
Major contemporary art museum in a landscaped park. Visit for Portuguese and international modern art in a calm setting.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 10 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Estoril to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Estoril to Porto will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Estoril to Porto you need to make at least one change.
IC 721 · IR 21810
IC 721 · IR 21810
IC 721 · IR 21810
IC 721 · IR 21810Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Estoril to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a flight costs an average of £89.
Distance: 280 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Estoril to Porto:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Estoril to Porto costing on average £27.
A coach is £80 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Estoril to Porto costing on average £89.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
Coach takes on average 4h 1m.
The table below shows live departures for Estoril to Porto trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 21810 · IC 721 | 8:31 Mira Sintra-Melecas | 4h12 | 12:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IR 21810 · IC 721 | 8:35 Agualva-Cacem | 4h08 | 12:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
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Trains from Estoril to Porto run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:40, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 280 km distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 280 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 6:40 |
Last train 21:15 |
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Discover the best of Porto — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Porto trip today.
Major contemporary art museum in a landscaped park. Visit for Portuguese and international modern art in a calm setting.
Historic prison building showing Portuguese photography from the nineteenth century onwards. Admission is normally free.
Museum on Portuguese discoveries and maritime trade with full-scale scenes and interactive displays, suitable for families and first-time visitors.
Steep medieval quarter by the Douro with colourful houses, river views and lively lanes. Ideal for walking and classic Porto atmosphere.
Terraced riverside garden with one of Porto’s best skyline viewpoints. Popular at sunset and easy to combine with the upper bridge walk.
Large urban park leading to the Atlantic coast. Excellent for walks, cycling, birdlife and a break from the busy historic centre.
Porto’s iconic sandwich layered with cured meats and steak, covered in melted cheese and a rich beer-based sauce, usually served with chips.
A slow-cooked tripe and white bean stew with pork, sausages and vegetables, strongly linked to Porto’s historic working-class cooking.
Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potato, then topped with cheese. Bacalhau dishes are central to Portuguese tradition and widely loved in Porto.
Historic riverside restaurant known for roast meats, game and old-school Porto cooking in a characterful dining room.
Elegant contemporary restaurant serving refined Portuguese dishes and tasting menus in a calm central setting.
Long-established seafood restaurant by the coast, popular for grilled fish, shellfish and a relaxed Matosinhos atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe; rooms, meals and local transport are usually cheaper than in Lisbon or many other major European city breaks.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service; cafés often just round up. Taxis are usually rounded up to the nearest euro.
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Porto - Campanhã -> Trindade, Porto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Estoril to Porto by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Porto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Estoril to Porto trains use the Agualva-Cacem to Porto - Campanhã station pair. Use this guide to compare Estoril and Porto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Porto - Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto - Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Casa Aleixo, Restaurante Madureira
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Campanhã. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Campanhã. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Campanhã: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pestana Palácio do Freixo, AC Hotel Porto, Vila Galé Porto, Hotel Poveira.
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