How to travel from Copenhagen to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Copenhagen and London is around 1,263km (785 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 12h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Copenhagen 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 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £465($550)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to London Victoria Green Line Station.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
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.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £320($375)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and London

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to London by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 12h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £465 ($550).

The distance between Copenhagen and London is around 1,263km (785 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 956km (594 miles)

It takes around 12h 40m to get from Copenhagen and London by train.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to London is to take the train which takes around 12h 40m and will set you back approx £465 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and London is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and London. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen 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 every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurostar, Eurobahn and Dutch Railways run train services between Copenhagen and London. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 40m, 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 Copenhagen and London. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Copenhagen and London. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 16h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen 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 40m.

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 Copenhagen 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 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 40m and will usually cost around £465 ($550).

How do I get from Copenhagen to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and London

Transport options from Copenhagen to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
12h 40m
£465($550)
every 20 mins1,535km (954 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf13h 20m
£425($500)
once daily1,523km (946 miles)
Bus
16h 25m
£47($56)
3 times a week1,263km (785 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 20m
£320($375)
every 2 hours1,379km (857 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