United Kingdom
PortugalLondon to Lisbon shipping route.
2,288 km by rail, about 3.2 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Lisbon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailLisbonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,288 km (1,422 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,585 km |
| Transit time | 3.2 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Lisbon shipping route by rail
London to Lisbon by rail freight: 2,288 km of track, south west from the United Kingdom to Portugal.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.2 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and Portugal come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in London and Lisbon.
By road the same trip is 2,110 km and takes a truck about 2.8 days.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Lisbon is the 30th shortest. Closer destinations: Stockholm (1,968 km), Malaszewicze (1,908 km) and Madrid (1,842 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Lisbon?
2,288 km by rail (1,585 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Lisbon?
About 3.2 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Lisbon to London has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.