How many days does it take to sail from England to Australia?

In calm weather a sailing ship might take as long as four months, while a well-run clipper ship with favourable winds could make the journey in a little over half this time.



In 2026, a modern non-stop commercial voyage from England to Australia is rare, but a standard cruise segment (like those offered by Cunard or Princess) typically takes between 45 and 65 days. For instance, a 2026 "World Cruise" segment from London to Sydney often spans roughly 60 days, accounting for stops in Africa, Asia, or through the Panama Canal. A fast, modern sailing yacht handled by a professional crew could theoretically make the trip in 30 to 40 days via the Cape of Good Hope, depending on weather and vessel speed. Historically, the journey took 3–4 months; today, the timeline is entirely dictated by whether you are on a high-speed delivery voyage or a luxury cruise that prioritizes scenic ports of call over transit speed.

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Option 1: Europe to Australia by sea. You can go all the way from the UK to Australia or New Zealand by sea, a slow voyage by passenger-carrying freighter or occasional round-the-world cruise. Expect this to take 32-40 days and cost around £3,500+ one-way including cabin & meals.

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Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean is a dream for any sailor, but it also puts their ability and capabilities to the test like no other journey. That's because the journey itself can take anywhere between 30 to 40 days, and it is not without risk. The distance between the two ports is approximately 3500 nautical miles.

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Each journey takes seven days and covers 3,150 nautical miles (3,625 statute miles). From port to port, sailing vessels and excursions from the United States to England usually take six to nine days. The majority of ships depart from New York City and dock in Southampton, England, with no stops in between.

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The entire journey took 252 days (a little over 8 months). From England, the fleet sailed to Australia making stops in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town. They arrived in Botany Bay in mid- January 1788. The journey began with good weather so Captain Phillip decided to let the convicts up on deck.

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In calm weather a sailing ship might take as long as four months, while a well-run clipper ship with favourable winds could make the journey in a little over half this time. These ships represented the pinnacle of sailing ship technology.

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Exporting from Australia to the United Kingdom by sea is a long process. Container vessels heading west to Europe must travel across the Indian Ocean through the Suez Canal, along the Mediterranean Sea, and into the Atlantic Ocean. It's a journey that takes between 42 and 52 days.

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Who operates the London to Perth direct flight? Qantas operate a daily, non-stop London to Perth flight. Popular since its first departure in 2018, the Australian flag carrier plans to add further ultra-long haul services from Europe in 2025.

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In the late 1840s and 1850s, lodging houses were often inhospitable, dirty and overcrowded. Until the early 1860s most emigrants left Liverpool on a sailing ship, and the voyage to Australia would take about 3-4 months.

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