Driving from Lisbon to Birmingham
Birmingham lies 1,628 km (1,012 mi) north of Lisbon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 50 min without stops, over roughly 1,987 km (1,234 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Lisbon | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | United Kingdom |
| Population | 517,802 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
What changes when you arrive in Birmingham
Crossing from Portugal into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Lisbon to Birmingham
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Staying in Birmingham
Our booking partner lists 2,269+ places to stay in Birmingham (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 463 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (231), and 13 are five-star. Across 343 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 351,440 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Lisbon?
1,628 km (1,012 mi) in a straight line, north of Lisbon; by road roughly 1,987 km (1,234 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Birmingham by car?
About 24 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lisbon and Birmingham?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Birmingham?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Birmingham?
Our booking partner lists 2,269+ places to stay in Birmingham, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.