How to travel from Aarhus to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Aarhus and London is around 1,249km (776 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 12h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aarhus to London by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf then Bruxelles Midi and then to London St Pancras Intl.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £455($540)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to London Victoria Green Line Station.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to London.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £295($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and London

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to London by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 12h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £455 ($540).

The distance between Aarhus and London is around 1,249km (776 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 851km (529 miles)

It takes around 12h 25m to get from Aarhus and London by train.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to London is to take the train which takes around 12h 25m and will set you back approx £455 ($540).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and London is to take the bus which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and London. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf and Bruxelles Midi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Eurostar run train services between Aarhus and London. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aarhus and London. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Aarhus and London. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aarhus to London. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf then Bruxelles Midi and then to London St Pancras Intl. instead which will take 12h 25m.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Aarhus to London. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf then Bruxelles Midi and then to London St Pancras Intl. instead which will take 12h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 25m and will usually cost around £455 ($540).

How do I get from Aarhus to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and London

Transport options from Aarhus to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
12h 25m
£455($540)
twice daily1,443km (897 miles)
Bus
15h 35m
£49($58)
3 times a week1,306km (811 miles)
Car and Ferry
13hrs
£295($350)
every 2 hours1,249km (776 miles)

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Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London