United Kingdom
PolandLondon to Warsaw shipping route.
1,726 km by rail, about 2.4 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Warsaw
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailWarsawRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,726 km (1,073 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,449 km |
| Transit time | 2.4 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Warsaw shipping route by rail
A freight train from London to Warsaw covers a rail distance of 1,726 km, against 1,449 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 2.4 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and Poland 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 Warsaw.
By road the same trip is 1,639 km and takes a truck about 42 h.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Warsaw is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations: Koper (1,668 km), Lodz (1,645 km) and Gdansk (1,638 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Warsaw?
1,726 km by rail (1,449 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Warsaw?
About 2.4 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 Warsaw 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.