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How to get fromHeathrow to Portugalby plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow to Portugal by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane LHR - LIS
    3h 19m
    €85–340

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Lisboncar car
    31h 46m
    €310–1,057

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    32h 41m
    €275–455

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lisbonbus bus 7793
    38h 55m
    €226–343

Heathrow to Portugal by subway, train, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration32h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,576.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Portugal?

TAP Portugal, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to R. Palma via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Lisbon, and Estação Oriente in around 38h 55m.

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