Copenhagen to London by train

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Overview: trains from Copenhagen to London

Find the key information for travelling by train from Copenhagen to London, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:00 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 15hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 956
Trains / day 68 View all
Cheapest journey US$158.50 View journey
Avg journey time 22hr 50m
Train operators 20

Copenhagen to London train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Copenhagen to London by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Copenhagen to London take around 15 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 956 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Copenhagen is scheduled to depart at around  00:00. The last departure is usually at around 23:59 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Copenhagen at around 00:01, with the last train leaving at around 23:59. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 68 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$158.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit London, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to London.

Is there a direct train from Copenhagen to London?

The journey between Copenhagen and London usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Copenhagen to London?

The Copenhagen to London train travel takes about 15 hours and 5 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Copenhagen to London train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to London leaving Copenhagen at around 00:00 and the last train leaving at around 23:59 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Copenhagen at around 00:01, with the final departure at 23:59.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.