- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$421
Average price
$421
Fastest journey
1 d 19 h 42 m
Average duration
1 d 19 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
977 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malmö to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö to London will cost around $421 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $421.
It's difficult to get from Malmö to London without transferring at least 5 times.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $421.
Distance: 607 miles (977 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$421 Average price | $178 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $380 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 24m Average total duration 14h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 0m Average total duration 25h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to London:
A flight is $130 (€107) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to London costing on average $178 (€147).
A flight is $373 (€307) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to London costing on average $421 (€346).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 54m.
Bus takes on average 25h 30m.
Tickets start at around $421 (€346) compared to roughly $380 (€312) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-41.02 (€-33.71). The journey takes 14h 54m versus 14h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Malmö to London run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $421 (€346) but you can travel from only $21 (€18) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 607 miles (977 km) distance in 43h 42m.
Distance 607 miles (977 km) |
Average train duration 14h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $421 (€346) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 43h 42m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 7:40 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
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