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Train vs Flight: Lymington Town to Milan

🇬🇧 Lymington Town → 🇮🇹 Milan · 988 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 35m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Lymington Town to Milan, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 211 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 4h 45m 1h 10m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

5h 15m

+30 min at station

3h 40m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

40.5 kg 251.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€79 ~€119
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 211.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 40.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 251.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
40.5 kg
Flight
251.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 4h 45m
Total door-to-door 5h 15m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 10m
Total door-to-door 3h 40m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Lymington Town to Milan?
Flight is faster from Lymington Town to Milan, taking 3h 40m door-to-door versus 5h 15m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Lymington Town–Milan train vs flight produce?
For the Lymington Town to Milan route (988 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 40.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 251.9 kg. Taking the train saves 211.4 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 Lymington Town to Milan?
Door-to-door travel time from Lymington Town to Milan:
  • Train: 5h 15m total (4h 45m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 40m total (1h 10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Lymington Town to Milan train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Lymington Town to Milan, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 211 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Lymington Town from Milan?
The straight-line distance from Lymington Town to Milan is 988 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