How to get to Lisbon from Leicester

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Compare coach and flight for Leicester to Lisbon

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £183 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.7 - 4.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £183, while a flight costs an average of £344.

Distance: 1666 km

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£183

Average Price

Cheapest

£344

Average Price

£62

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(fuel + tolls)

37h 53m

Average total duration

37h 23m

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30m

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6h 8m

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4h 8m

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2h 0m

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23h 52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.7 - 4.2kg

CO2 emissions

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5.0 - 10.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Lisbon is a coach with an average price of £183.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Lisbon:

A coach is £161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Lisbon costing on average £344.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 8m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Coach takes on average 37h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Lisbon including taking a coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £183 compared to roughly £62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-120.72. The journey takes 37h 23m versus 23h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Leicester to Lisbon

How to get to Lisbon from Leicester by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Leicester to Lisbon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    0:4043h35
    Leicester
    20:15Lisbon
    £871One-way
    0 changes

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  • FlixBus
    0:4043h35
    Leicester
    20:15Lisbon
    £871One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    3:2040h55
    Leicester
    20:15Lisbon
    £1931One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Leicester to Lisbon

Travel to Lisbon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Lisbon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Lisbon including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Lisbon is a coach with an average price of £183.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Lisbon:

A coach is £161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Lisbon costing on average £344.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 8m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Coach takes on average 37h 53m.

The Leicester to Lisbon distance is approximately 1666 km.
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Lisbon is:
  • Around 143 flights per day.
  • Around 26 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Lisbon as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Lisbon:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado.
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lisbon by coach.
  • Travel with easyJet, Air Europa, Swiss, Iberia Express, Eurowings, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Smartwings, British Airways, TAP Portugal, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Lisbon by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Lisbon:
  • 22 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, TAP Portugal, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Lisbon often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Madrid, Paris, Barcelona, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lisbon and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Leicester to Lisbon, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Lisbon, you can ride Tram 28 through historic neighbourhoods, discover the narrow streets and traditional Fado music of Alfama, stroll through the trendy LX Factory, and visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum for a diverse art collection. Enjoy a sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Notable sights include Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle, Oceanário de Lisboa, and Lisbon Cathedral.
A stay of three to four days in Lisbon is generally recommended to explore the city's main attractions, enjoy its vibrant neighbourhoods, and experience its rich cultural heritage.

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