London to Lisbon: route, cost and stops
London to Lisbon across 3 countries, with every leg costed. This is the planner's own output for the corridor — 7 stops, 6 legs, 24h on the move.
Modelled estimates, not live fares. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
This is one version of the corridor. Change the budget, the pace, the dates or the bed type and the route rebuilds around them.
Open this route in the plannerThe route, leg by leg
Each row is the mode the planner picked as the best balance of time and money. Alternatives on every leg — including night trains and coaches — are in the planner itself.
| Leg | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Coventry | Coach | 2.8h | €5–€15 |
| Coventry → Birmingham | Coach | 1h | €4–€5 |
| Birmingham → Madrid | Flight | 5.3h | €25–€155 |
| Madrid → Seville | Coach | 6.9h | €10–€20 |
| Seville → Lagos | Coach | 4.5h | €5–€10 |
| Lagos → Lisbon | Coach | 3.6h | €5–€10 |
What it costs
| Component | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | €54 | €105 | €215 |
| Beds | €282 | €332 | €425 |
| Daily spending | €681 | €851 | €1,149 |
| Total per person | €1,099 | €1,379 | €1,894 |
Dorm beds, two people sharing where a room is cheaper than two dorm bunks. Daily spending is food and local transport, modelled per city rather than averaged across the trip.
Where you stop
London, England
Worth the time: British Museum, South Bank, Borough Market
Eating: Museums free; markets beat restaurants
Beds near the centre:
London Central YMCA · hostelHelen Graham House · hostelLSE Northumberland House · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Market Place Food Hall Leicester Square · marketSoho Vegan Market · marketSeven Dials Market · market
Coventry, United Kingdom
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Beds near the centre:
YMCA · hosteliQ Studios 51 · hostelThe Wellington · guest house
Madrid, Spain
Worth the time: Prado, Retiro, Malasaña
Eating: Menú del día €12; free tapas in some bars
Beds near the centre:
Motion Chueca · hostelEl Catalán · hostelHostal Splendid · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Mercado San Anton · marketMercado de la Corredera · marketMercado San Miguel · market
Seville, Spain
Worth the time: Alcázar, Cathedral, Triana
Eating: Tapas €3 a plate at the bar
Beds near the centre:
Hostal Puerta Carmona · hostelHostal Florida · hostelHostal Sevilla Santa Justa · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Mercado de la Encarnacion · marketMercao Social La Rendija · marketMercado El Jueves · market
Lagos, Portugal
Worth the time: Ponta da Piedade, beaches, kayaking
Eating: Grilled sardines €8
Beds near the centre:
Cloud 9 · hostelSol a Sol Hostel · hostelCaravela · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Mercado Municipal · marketMercado Municipal de Santo Amaro · marketMercado de levante - viv'o mercado · market
Lisbon, Portugal
Worth the time: Alfama, tram 28, Belém, miradouros
Eating: Prato do dia €9
Beds near the centre:
We Hate F Tourists · hostelNext Hostel · hostelAirbnb · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Centro Commercial do Mouraria · marketPastelaria Castrense · marketMercado da Baixa · market
Worth a detour
Places just off the corridor, priced against the route you already have — the extra time and the extra money each one actually adds.
| Place | Fits | Extra time | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Córdoba, Spain | after Madrid | +1h | +€71 |
| Granada, Spain | after Madrid | +5.2h | +€79 |
| Leicester, United Kingdom | after London | +1.3h | +€84 |
| Sheffield, United Kingdom | after Birmingham | +3.1h | +€91 |
Common questions
How long does the London to Lisbon trip take?
Moving time is about 24h spread over 6 legs. Allowing 2 nights in each of the 7 stops, the whole corridor works as a 15-day trip. You can compress it by skipping stops, but the travelling time itself does not shrink much.
How much does it cost?
About €1,379 per person for 15 days in dorms, sharing with one other. That splits into roughly €105 of transport, €332 of beds and €851 of daily spending. The realistic range is €1,099 to €1,894 depending on how early you book and how much you eat out.
Can you do it without flying?
Yes. An all-surface version runs about 43h of travel and €1,378 in total — €1 less than the version above. Switch on avoid flying in the planner to see it.
Which countries does it cross?
United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal — 3 in total. Check visa requirements for your own passport before you commit to the route; this planner does not model them.
What transport does it use?
Coach, Flight. Every leg is costed with a walk-up fare and an advance fare, so the range on each row is the booking-window spread, not uncertainty about the route.
Adjust it for your own dates, budget and party size.
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