There are 12 ways to get from London to Porto by train, plane, bus, car ferry or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train to London Gatwick, fly • 5h 31m
Cheapest option
Fly from London Stansted • 5h 50m
10 alternative options
Train to London Luton, fly • 5h 54m
Fly from London Heathrow • 7h 27m
Train to Birmingham, fly • 6h 12m
Train to Bristol, fly • 6h 47m
Train, bus via Bordeaux • 20h 7m
Train • 29h 13m
Train, bus • 30h 19m
Bus • 37h
Train, car ferry, bus • 46h 16m
Drive, car ferry • 22h 46m
London to Porto by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Porto is to bus which costs £100 - £140 and takes 37h.
The fastest way to get from London to Porto is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs £55 - £290.
No, there is no direct train from London to Porto. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Porto - Campanha via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants and Vigo Guixar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.
The distance between London and Porto is 1337 km.
The best way to get from London to Porto without a car is to train and bus via Bordeaux which takes 20h 7m and costs £220 - £550.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from London to Porto, including transfers.
London to Porto train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Porto is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs £40 - £280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £340 - £700 and takes 29h 13m, you could also bus, which costs £100 - £140 and takes 37h.
London to Porto train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Porto - Campanha station.
There are 5247+ hotels available in Porto. Prices start at €31 per night.
- Distance: 1336.5 km
- Duration: 5h 31m
What companies run services between London, England and Porto, Portugal?
Ryanair flies from London Liverpool St to Porto 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from London King's Cross to Porto via Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, and Vigo Guixar in around 29h 13m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €350
Flights from London Gatwick to Porto via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €350
Flights from London Luton to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €380
Flights from London Luton to Porto via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €380
Flights from London Luton to Porto via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €380
Flights from Birmingham to Porto via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €400
Flights from Bristol to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €380
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €340
Flights from London Stansted to Porto via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €340
Flights from Birmingham to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €320
Flights from Birmingham to Porto via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €320
Flights from Birmingham to Porto via Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €320
Flights from Bristol to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €420
Flights from London Heathrow to Porto via Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €460
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Porto via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €490
Flights from London Gatwick to Porto via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €490
Flights from London Heathrow to Porto via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €600
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Porto via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €490
Flights from London Gatwick to Porto via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €490
Flights from London Heathrow to Porto via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €600
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
Flights from London Heathrow to Porto via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €600
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Porto via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €700
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Porto via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €800
Flights from Birmingham to Porto via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €850
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Birmingham to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €260
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €11 - €17
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Schedules at
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Anytime Standard
- €18 - €25
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €17 - €25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €26 - €40
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €25
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/timetables
- 1st Class
- €18 - €25
- Standard
- €11 - €17
- Phone
- 00 44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45 - €140
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- €45 - €65
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- €95 - €140
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- londonmidland.com
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65 - €140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €65 - €90
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €95 - €140
Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120 - €350
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €320 - €350
- Standard
- €120 - €150
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85 - €320
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €260 - €320
- Standard
- €85 - €110
- Standard Premier
- €130 - €170
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €150
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160 - €270
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €220
- 1st Class
- €200 - €270
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €130
- Rail 1st Class
- €140 - €200
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Vigo Guixar
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Vigo Guixar to Porto - Campanha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €90
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €35 - €55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €60 - €90
- Phone
- +34 988 590 210
- info@iberocoach.com
- Website
- iberocoach.com
Bus from Bordeaux to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- http://www.iberocoach.com/en/home-2/
- Website
- https://iberocoach.diagram.net/en/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lille to Guimaraes
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €130 - €190
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Santander to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Santander to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- (+351) 258 454 303
- info@barquense.com
- Website
- barquense.pt
Bus from Paris - Porte Maillot to Porto - São João Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €100
- Schedules at
- barquense.pt
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90 - €600
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- €90 - €120
- Car
- €290 - €410
- Single Ticket
- €90 - €190
- Car Single Ticket
- €210 - €600
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Brittany Ferries Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €140
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- €35 - €50
- Car
- €95 - €140
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