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There are 11 ways to get from United Kingdom to Sintra by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane LHR - LIS
    6h 21m
    €99–376

  2. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane MAN - LIS
    6h 15m
    €73–253

  3. Train, bus via Perpignan

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Perpignantrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    30h 17m
    €435–753

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Sintracar car
    32h 18m
    €291–987

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sintracar car
    21h 25m
    €456–614

  6. Fly from Bristol Airport, line 18200 train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BRS - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintratrain train
    5h 59m
    €77–209

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane LGW - LIS
    6h 34m
    €85–302

  8. Fly from Birmingham Airport, line 18200 train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BHX - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintratrain train
    6h 7m
    €77–243

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane LTN - LIS
    6h 53m
    €89–252

  10. 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 19m
    €265–481

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    37h 49m
    €89–295

United Kingdom to Sintra by subway, foot, train, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration30h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€435Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,629.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and Sintra, 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 Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Sintra via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, and Sete Rios in around 37h 49m.

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