We applied the relativistic convergent close-coupling and the Dirac B-spline R-matrix methods to electron scattering from lead atoms. Differential and integrated cross sections are presented for elastic scattering and excitations from the ground state to the 6p7s, 6p7p, and 6p6d manifolds for energies ranging from 1 to 100 eV. The momentum-transfer, ionisation, and total scattering cross sections are also presented. Our results are compared with experimental data and previous theoretical predictions where available. Generally good agreement is found between the two theories and experiment, though some renormalisation of experiment is suggested.