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Porto Birmingham

1359 km · Portugal to United Kingdom · Fastest: 4h by flight

How to travel from Porto to Birmingham

There is 1 way to travel between Porto and Birmingham — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

Not practical for this route.

🚌Bus

Not practical for this route.

✈️Flight
€89–283
Duration: 4h 19m
via Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Air Portugal, British Airways
~212 kg CO2 per passenger
🚗Car

Not practical for this route.

Where they are on the map

PortoBirmingham
Porto and Birmingham highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

Porto to Birmingham — every option in detail

Porto to Birmingham by train

Train is not practical between Porto and Birmingham because the route crosses open water — there is no continuous rail or road network between island and continental Europe on this corridor.

Consider flying instead, which connects Porto and Birmingham via international airports.

Porto to Birmingham by bus

Bus is not practical between Porto and Birmingham because the route crosses open water — there is no continuous rail or road network between island and continental Europe on this corridor.

Consider flying instead, which connects Porto and Birmingham via international airports.

Porto to Birmingham by flight

Flights between Porto and Birmingham take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 19m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Air Portugal, British Airways.

Typical fare range is €89–283. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 212 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Porto to Birmingham by car

Car is not practical between Porto and Birmingham because the route crosses open water — there is no continuous rail or road network between island and continental Europe on this corridor.

Consider flying instead, which connects Porto and Birmingham via international airports.

About this route

The distance between Porto and Birmingham is approximately 1359 kilometres. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Porto to Birmingham?+

The fastest way is by flight, taking around 4h 19m on average. Slower options (such as bus or car) can take 2–3× longer depending on the route.

What is the cheapest way to get from Porto to Birmingham?+

Flight is typically the cheapest option, with fares starting around €89. Booking 2–4 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices.

Do I need to fly from Porto to Birmingham?+

Flying is the most practical option for this 1359 km route. Both cities have international airports with regular service.

How far is Porto from Birmingham?+

The straight-line distance is approximately 1359 kilometres (844 miles). The actual travel distance by road or rail is usually 10–25% longer.