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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £166 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.0 - 4.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £166, while a flight costs an average of £514.
Distance: 1966 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£514 Average Price | £166 Average Price Cheapest | £283 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 42h 31m Average total duration 42h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.9 - 11.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lisbon to Edinburgh:
A coach is £348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Edinburgh costing on average £514.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 42h 31m.
You'll arrive about 22h 34m sooner (5h 58m by flight vs 28h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £514 compared to roughly £283 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Edinburgh from Lisbon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, Stirling, St Andrews, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Edinburgh on Omio.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
Travel to Edinburgh 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 Lisbon to Edinburgh.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Edinburgh:
A coach is £348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Edinburgh costing on average £514.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 42h 31m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Edinburgh as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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