Poland
United KingdomGdansk to London shipping route.
1,638 km by rail, about 2.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Gdansk and London
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
GdanskRailLondonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,638 km (1,018 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,293 km |
| Transit time | 2.3 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Gdansk to London shipping route by rail
A freight train from Gdansk to London covers a rail distance of 1,638 km, against 1,293 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.3 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Poland and the United Kingdom 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 Gdansk and London.
Of 33 rail routes from Gdansk in this directory, London is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations: Constanta (1,595 km), Milan (1,573 km) and Bucharest (1,546 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Gdansk to London?
1,638 km by rail (1,293 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Gdansk to London?
About 2.3 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 London to Gdansk 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.