Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Hertford North to North Dulwich

🇬🇧 Hertford North → 🇬🇧 North Dulwich · 38 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Hertford North to North Dulwich, 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 North Dulwich, saving 8 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 47m 3m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 17m

+30 min at station

2h 33m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

1.6 kg 9.7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€3 ~€5
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 8.1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 1.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 9.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
1.6 kg
Flight
9.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 47m
Total door-to-door 1h 17m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 3m
Total door-to-door 2h 33m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Hertford North to North Dulwich?
Train is faster door-to-door from Hertford North to North Dulwich. The train takes 1h 17m door-to-door (including 47m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 33m (3m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Hertford North–North Dulwich train vs flight produce?
For the Hertford North to North Dulwich route (38 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 1.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 9.7 kg. Taking the train saves 8.1 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 Hertford North to North Dulwich?
Door-to-door travel time from Hertford North to North Dulwich:
  • Train: 1h 17m total (47m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 33m total (3m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Hertford North to North Dulwich train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Hertford North to North Dulwich, 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 North Dulwich, saving 8 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Hertford North from North Dulwich?
The straight-line distance from Hertford North to North Dulwich is 38 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