There are 11 ways to get from London to Douro Valley by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, train
best- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane LGW - OPO
- Take the train from Ermesinde to Caldas De Moledotrain
10h 16m€105–263Train, bus via Irun
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Hendaye / Irún - Rue Henri Alde, Parc de Transova to Estação Rodoviária de Bragançabus
- Take the bus from Bragança to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Realbus
18h 26m€326–581Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Plymouthcar
- Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
- Drive from Santander to Douro Valleycar
30h 13m€246–917Fly London Stansted Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane STN - OPO
- Take the train from Ermesinde to Caldas De Moledotrain
10h 24m€114–325Train to Luton Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, train
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane LTN - OPO
- Take the train from Ermesinde to Caldas De Moledotrain
10h 25m€132–277Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, train
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BHX - OPO
- Take the train from Ermesinde to Caldas De Moledotrain
10h 48m€129–338Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LHR - LIS
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto Campanhatrain
- Take the train from Porto Campanha to Caldas De Moledotrain
13h 27m€138–450Train, bus
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the bus from Paris - Porte Dauphine to Estação Rodoviária de Viseubus
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Central de Camionagem de Lamegobus
26h 21m€257–351Train, bus #2
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the bus from Paris to Penafielbus
- Take the train from Penafiel to Caldas De Moledotrain Re
31h 16m€262–435Bus via Viseu
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Viseubus
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Central de Camionagem de Lamegobus
32h 50m€165–201Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris Charenton to Vila Realbus Paris / ...
36h 7m€125–219
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Douro Valley is to bus which costs €120 - €220 and takes 36h 7m.
The fastest way to get from London to Douro Valley is to train and fly which takes 10h 16m and costs €100 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Douro Valley. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Samodães via Paris, Quai de Bercy, Estação Rodoviária de Viseu and Central de Camionagem de Lamego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 50m.
The distance between London and Douro Valley is 1436 km.
The best way to get from London to Douro Valley without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 21m and costs €250 - €360.
It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from London to Douro Valley, including transfers.
London to Douro Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Douro Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
There are 786+ hotels available in Douro Valley.
What companies run services between London, England and Douro Valley, Portugal?
You can take a bus from London Victoria to Douro Valley via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Estação Rodoviária de Viseu, Central de Camionagem de Lamego, and Samodães in around 32h 50m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–210
Flights from Luton Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Luton Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–170
Flights from Luton Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–150
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–270
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–310
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–330
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–430
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–190
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–430
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Ermesinde to Caldas De Moledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Ermesinde to Caldas De Moledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Ermesinde to Caldas De Moledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Ermesinde to Caldas De Moledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto Campanha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Porto Campanha to Caldas De Moledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Penafiel to Caldas De Moledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120–260
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- (+351) 258 454 303
- [email protected]
- Website
- barquense.pt
Bus from Hendaye / Irún - Rue Henri Alde, Parc de Transova to Estação Rodoviária de Bragança
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–35
- Schedules at
- barquense.pt
- Book at
- barquense.pt
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bragança to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Penafiel
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 6 31 09 82 47
- [email protected]
- Website
- euroscoach.com
Bus from Paris - Porte Dauphine to Estação Rodoviária de Viseu
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €121
- Schedules at
- euroscoach.com
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Viseu
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €121
- Schedules at
- euroscoach.com
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Central de Camionagem de Lamego
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Viseu to Central de Camionagem de Lamego
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Rede Expressos
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- (+34) 988 225 288
- [email protected]
- Website
- anpian.com
Bus from Paris Charenton to Vila Real
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Schedules at
- anpian.com
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €100–700
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €100–230
- Car Single Ticket
- €290–700
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