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Train vs Flight: Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye

Q: Is train or flight faster from Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye?

Train is faster door-to-door from Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye. The train takes 59m door-to-door (including 29m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 31m (including 1m flight + 2.5 hours at the airport).

Q: How much CO2 does the Leyton Midland Road-Peckham Rye train vs flight produce?

For the Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye route (12 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 0.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 3.1 kg. Taking the train saves 2.6 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km incl. radiative forcing).

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye?

Door-to-door travel time from Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye: Train takes 59m total (29m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 2h 31m total (1m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: Is the Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye train worth it vs flying?

For this short-haul route from Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye, 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 Peckham Rye, saving 3 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Q: How far is Leyton Midland Road from Peckham Rye?

The straight-line distance from Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye is 12 km (12 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇬🇧 Leyton Midland Road → 🇬🇧 Peckham Rye · 12 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye, 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 Peckham Rye, saving 3 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

	Train ✓	Flight
Journey time	29m	1m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	59m +30 min at station	2h 31m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	0.5 kg	3.1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€1	~€1
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 2.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 0.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 3.1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

0.5 kg

Flight

3.1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 29m

Total door-to-door 59m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1m

Total door-to-door 2h 31m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye?

Train is faster door-to-door from Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye. The train takes 59m door-to-door (including 29m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 31m (1m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).

How much CO2 does the Leyton Midland Road–Peckham Rye train vs flight produce?

For the Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye route (12 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 0.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 3.1 kg. Taking the train saves 2.6 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 Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye?

Door-to-door travel time from Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye:

Train: 59m total (29m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 2h 31m total (1m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye train worth it vs flying?

How far is Leyton Midland Road from Peckham Rye?

The straight-line distance from Leyton Midland Road to Peckham Rye is 12 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.