Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Dudley Port to Norwood Junction

🇬🇧 Dudley Port → 🇬🇧 Norwood Junction · 184 km

Verdict

Train wins door-to-door on this short route — airport overhead makes flying impractical.

For this short-haul route from Dudley Port to Norwood Junction, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Norwood Junction, saving 39 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 1m 13m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 31m

+30 min at station

2h 43m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

7.5 kg 46.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€15 ~€22
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 39.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 7.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 46.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
7.5 kg
Flight
46.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 1m
Total door-to-door 1h 31m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 13m
Total door-to-door 2h 43m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Dudley Port to Norwood Junction?
Train is faster door-to-door from Dudley Port to Norwood Junction. The train takes 1h 31m door-to-door (including 1h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 43m (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Dudley Port–Norwood Junction train vs flight produce?
For the Dudley Port to Norwood Junction route (184 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 7.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 46.9 kg. Taking the train saves 39.4 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 Norwood Junction?
Door-to-door travel time from Dudley Port to Norwood Junction:
  • Train: 1h 31m total (1h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 43m total (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Dudley Port to Norwood Junction train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Dudley Port to Norwood Junction, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Norwood Junction, saving 39 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Dudley Port from Norwood Junction?
The straight-line distance from Dudley Port to Norwood Junction is 184 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