United Kingdom
SwedenLondon to Stockholm shipping route.
1,968 km by rail, about 2.7 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Stockholm
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailStockholmRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,968 km (1,223 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,433 km |
| Transit time | 2.7 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Stockholm shipping route by rail
A freight train from London to Stockholm covers a rail distance of 1,968 km, against 1,433 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 2.7 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and Sweden 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 Stockholm.
By road the same trip is 2,072 km and takes a truck about 45 h 12 min.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Stockholm is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations: Malaszewicze (1,908 km), Madrid (1,842 km) and Budapest (1,795 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Stockholm?
1,968 km by rail (1,433 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Stockholm?
About 2.7 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 Stockholm 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.