(oh, only tip I would have is to tie the bikes tightly, as the rolling of the ship might knock them over otherwise. But on the Baltic routes this'll likely be much less of a problem than e.g. the North Sea)

As someone who has battled through long rail journeys with a loaded bike across the continent - my record was Holland to Poland in one day - I sympathise with the train difficulties. Platform changes in particular can be a nightmare. You'll have no trouble at all with ferries, I seek them out as an easier method for getting to the continent from the UK. Roll on with the traffic, tie them up where indicated (there'll be loads of space, and probably other riders doing the same) and that's it. Car decks will be closed during sailing, so no need to worry about security. It's even likely you'll get to disembark the ferry early (sometimes before the cars).
Enjoy Scandinavia, it's a great destination!

Not many wear masks any more but I think it is still a good idea.

Really looking forward to following along your trip. We haven’t been on a significant tour since 2019 because of Covid and various Orthopaedic adventures but we about to head off again. Leave on the 8th July and first do a river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam before starting on a two and a half month bike trip Wonder rather at 84 and 86 if it is really sensible but will take things very easily and if all turns to custard we can always come home
Have a wonderful time
Tricia

I look forward to following this. Coincidentally, Rachael and I have started brainstorming a Scandinavian tour for next summer, covering some of the same route (Malmo to Gothenburg) that you’re planning on.

You’ll do great! Trains get easier with practice, and ferries are a snap by comparison as long as you’re sure to arrive well in advance.

And hey - you only live a couple of hours away when we’re both in the neighborhood. We should hook up sometime.