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Train vs Flight: Lympstone Village to Peckham Rye

🇬🇧 Lympstone Village → 🇬🇧 Peckham Rye · 252 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Lympstone Village 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 54 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 20m 18m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 50m

+30 min at station

2h 48m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

10.3 kg 64.3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€20 ~€30
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 54.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 10.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 64.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
10.3 kg
Flight
64.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 20m
Total door-to-door 1h 50m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 18m
Total door-to-door 2h 48m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Lympstone Village to Peckham Rye?
Train is faster door-to-door from Lympstone Village to Peckham Rye. The train takes 1h 50m door-to-door (including 1h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 48m (18m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Lympstone Village–Peckham Rye train vs flight produce?
For the Lympstone Village to Peckham Rye route (252 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 10.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 64.3 kg. Taking the train saves 54.0 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 Lympstone Village to Peckham Rye?
Door-to-door travel time from Lympstone Village to Peckham Rye:
  • Train: 1h 50m total (1h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 48m total (18m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Lympstone Village to Peckham Rye train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Lympstone Village 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 54 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Lympstone Village from Peckham Rye?
The straight-line distance from Lympstone Village to Peckham Rye is 252 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