Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Dudley Port to Imperia

🇬🇧 Dudley Port → 🇮🇹 Imperia · 1,213 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 22m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dudley Port to Imperia, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 260 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 5h 48m 1h 26m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

6h 18m

+30 min at station

3h 56m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

49.7 kg 309.3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€97 ~€146
City centre arrival Central station Airport (outside city)

* Price and CO2 figures are rough average estimates. Actual values vary by booking class, date, operator, and energy mix. Journey times are based on existing route data or standard speed assumptions.

CO2 Savings

Save 259.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 49.7 kg CO2 · Flight: 309.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
49.7 kg
Flight
309.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 5h 48m
Total door-to-door 6h 18m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 26m
Total door-to-door 3h 56m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Dudley Port to Imperia?
Flight is faster from Dudley Port to Imperia, taking 3h 56m door-to-door versus 6h 18m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Dudley Port–Imperia train vs flight produce?
For the Dudley Port to Imperia route (1213 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 49.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 309.3 kg. Taking the train saves 259.6 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km including radiative forcing).
What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Dudley Port to Imperia?
Door-to-door travel time from Dudley Port to Imperia:
  • Train: 6h 18m total (5h 48m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 56m total (1h 26m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Dudley Port to Imperia train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Dudley Port to Imperia, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 260 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Dudley Port from Imperia?
The straight-line distance from Dudley Port to Imperia is 1,213 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27