United Kingdom
ItalyLondon to Milan shipping route.
1,221 km by rail, about 40 h 42 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Milan
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailMilanRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,221 km (758 mi) |
| Straight line | 959 km |
| Transit time | 40 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Milan shipping route by rail
A freight train from London to Milan covers a rail distance of 1,221 km, against 959 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 40 h 42 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and Italy 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 Milan.
By road the same trip is 1,276 km and takes a truck about 26 h 54 min.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Milan is the 11th shortest. Closer destinations: Berlin (1,164 km), Munich (1,141 km) and Hamburg (994 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Milan?
1,221 km by rail (959 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Milan?
About 40 h 42 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 Milan 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.