How to travel from London to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between London and Stockholm is around 2,026km (1,259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 17h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London to Stockholm 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 7,130($670)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Centre Sloterdijk Radarweg then Hamburg and then to Stockholm.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 715($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Calais then drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,300($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from London to Stockholm by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 715 ($67) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 17h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 7,130 ($670).

The distance between London and Stockholm is around 2,026km (1,259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,433km (890 miles)

It takes around 17h 50m to get from London and Stockholm by train.

The quickest way to get from London to Stockholm is to take the train which takes around 17h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 7,130 ($670).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Stockholm is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 715 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Stockholm. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and København H. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Thalys, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Danish Railways, Swedish Railways, Dutch Railways and Snälltåget run train services between London and Stockholm. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 17h 50m, 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 London and Stockholm. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amsterdam Centre Sloterdijk Radarweg and Hamburg. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Traveleuro Tours & Travels, Blablabus, FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between London and Stockholm. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Stockholm. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Stockholm Centralstation. instead which will take 17h 50m.

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 London to Stockholm. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Stockholm Centralstation. instead which will take 17h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Stockholm is to take the train which takes, on average, 17h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 7,130 ($670).

How do I get from London to Stockholm

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Stockholm

Transport options from London to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
17h 50m
SEK 7,130($670)
every 20 mins2,173km (1,350 miles)
Train via Amsterdam Centraal23h 20m
SEK 5,695($535)
6 times a week2,037km (1,266 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
SEK 715($67)
twice a week2,032km (1,262 miles)
Car and Ferry
20h 35m
SEK 3,300($310)
every 3 hours2,026km (1,259 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

The following major airports near Stockholm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm