United Kingdom
BelgiumLondon to Antwerp shipping route.
415 km by rail, about 13 h 48 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Antwerp
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailAntwerpRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 415 km (258 mi) |
| Straight line | 316 km |
| Transit time | 13 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Antwerp shipping route by rail
London to Antwerp by rail freight: 415 km of track, east from the United Kingdom to Belgium.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 13 h 48 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and Belgium 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 London and Antwerp.
By road the same trip is 380 km and takes a truck about 6 h 18 min.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Antwerp is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Antwerp?
415 km by rail (316 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Antwerp?
About 13 h 48 min 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 Antwerp to London 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.