Loures is a large municipality immediately north of Lisbon, bordered by the A8 motorway to the west and the A1 to the east. It covers a wide area from the Lisbon urban fringe at Sacavém and Prior Velho (near the airport) northward to the rural parishes of the Loures hills. It offers significantly lower property prices than Lisbon north bank with quick access to the city via the A1 and A8. London to Loures is about 1,590 miles by road.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Loures takes 3 to 4 days. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. Loures spans the A1 and A8 motorway corridors north of Lisbon, giving lorries multiple clear approach routes. The A9 CREL ring road skirts the western boundary of the municipality. Loures is on the Lisbon consolidated run and served by weekly groupage departures on the same schedule as the broader Lisbon metro area.
Loures municipality has varied access depending on which part you are delivering to. The southern urban zones near Sacavém, Portela and Prior Velho (the Lisbon airport fringe) are on wide modern roads. The town of Loures itself and the central residential zones around Loures town square have good access. The rural northern parishes of the municipality, covering the Loures hills around Bucelas and Fanhões, have narrower EN road access and some quinta track access to confirm.
International Removals Companies is a free enquiry matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). It does not carry out removals. It connects each Loures enquiry with one suitable vetted FIDI-certified partner mover. The partner mover contacts you directly and provides the quote.
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The southern urban parishes of Loures including Sacavém, Portela, Prior Velho and Camarate are all on wide urban roads with good lorry access. These zones are closest to Lisbon Airport and have modern road infrastructure. The central town of Loures itself is accessible via the A8 and IC22. Modern residential developments throughout the municipality have standard lorry access.
The northern rural parishes of the Loures municipality, including Bucelas, Fanhões and Santo Antão e São Julião do Tojal, are in a quieter rural zone north of the main urban area. Roads here are narrower EN and municipal roads. Properties in these parishes on the Loures hills should have road access confirmed before booking. The wine-growing area around Bucelas, known for its white wines, has quinta access on standard D-roads with occasional narrowing to confirm.
These are rough planning guides only. The actual price depends on your UK collection address, the Loures delivery address, access at both ends, volume, packing level, move date, storage and customs requirements. The partner mover confirms the actual price after a survey.
Boxes and items up to about 15 m³. Flexible date required.
From about £950
to about £2,100
Transit 10 to 21 days.
8 to 15 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £1,150
to about £2,300
3 to 4 days dedicated.
20 to 35 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £2,600
to about £4,700
3 to 4 days dedicated.
35 to 55 cubic metres. Full lorry.
From about £4,000+
Priced after a survey.
Since Brexit, all goods moving from the UK to Loures need Portuguese customs documentation. Portugal is an EU member state. UK household goods entering Portugal are treated as imports since January 2021. The customs authority is Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT).
The partner removal company provides commercial documentation and inventory paperwork. They cannot provide legal or tax advice. Check official sources and confirm your eligibility before goods move.
Removal companies and moving companies cover the UK to Loures route via the Channel Tunnel. London to Loures is about 1,590 miles. A dedicated vehicle takes 3 to 4 days. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. International Removals Companies connects each Loures enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover free. Loures is on the Lisbon consolidated run with A1 and A8 access from the north.
House removals to Loures cost from about £950 for a part load to about £4,700 for a two-bedroom home on a dedicated vehicle. A studio or one-bedroom home costs from about £1,150 to £2,300. A 3 to 4-bedroom home costs from about £4,000. All are planning guides only. The partner removal company confirms the actual price after checking your Loures delivery address, access, volume and move date.
International moving companies and overseas removal companies covering Loures serve the Lisbon north corridor on the A1 and A8. The municipality spans both motorway corridors giving efficient access from multiple directions. Northern rural parishes including Bucelas are served on the same consolidated run.
Yes. Since Brexit, all removals from the UK to Loures require Portuguese customs clearance under the bagagem de mudança process. Most people moving primary residence to Portugal qualify for full exemption from import duty and 23% Portuguese VAT if goods have been owned and used for at least six months. You need a NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) and a Certificado de Bagagem from the Portuguese Consulate General in London before goods leave the UK. Apply via portaldasfinancas.gov.pt before goods leave the UK.
FIDI FAIM is the international quality standard for removal companies and moving companies covering Portugal. To earn accreditation, a removal company must pass an independent audit by Ernst and Young covering more than 200 quality and operational criteria. The audit repeats every three years. It covers insurance levels, staff training, vehicle maintenance, claims handling and customer service procedures.
For house removals, overseas removals and international moving to Loures, FIDI accreditation means the removal company has documented customs procedures for Portuguese deliveries, verified insurance cover, and a formal complaints process. International Removals Companies connects enquiries with one FIDI-certified removal company free. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, has operated the service since November 2010.
BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations are also recognised for international moving companies and overseas removal companies on the UK to Portugal route.
The more detail you give the partner mover upfront, the more accurate the quote. Here is what to gather before you submit your enquiry.
These pages may help if your move involves nearby areas or if you are comparing removal routes in Lisbon Metropolitan Area.
Send the UK collection postcode, full Loures delivery address, inventory, access details and preferred move date. One FIDI-certified partner mover confirms the quote, the Channel Tunnel crossing plan and the Portuguese customs documentation required.
Get a Loures Removal QuoteFree. One FIDI-certified partner mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576), operating since November 2010.
International Removals Companies connects Loures removal enquiries with one suitable vetted partner mover. Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM, BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations where confirmed. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance cover, customs paperwork and accreditation details must be confirmed by the removal company before booking.