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Train vs Flight: Matlock Station to Wandsworth Town

🇬🇧 Matlock Station → 🇬🇧 Wandsworth Town · 209 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Matlock Station to Wandsworth Town, 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 Wandsworth Town, saving 45 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 8m 15m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 38m

+30 min at station

2h 45m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

8.6 kg 53.3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€17 ~€25
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 44.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 8.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 53.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
8.6 kg
Flight
53.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 8m
Total door-to-door 1h 38m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 15m
Total door-to-door 2h 45m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Matlock Station to Wandsworth Town?
Train is faster door-to-door from Matlock Station to Wandsworth Town. The train takes 1h 38m door-to-door (including 1h 8m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 45m (15m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Matlock Station–Wandsworth Town train vs flight produce?
For the Matlock Station to Wandsworth Town route (209 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 8.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 53.3 kg. Taking the train saves 44.7 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 Matlock Station to Wandsworth Town?
Door-to-door travel time from Matlock Station to Wandsworth Town:
  • Train: 1h 38m total (1h 8m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 45m total (15m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Matlock Station to Wandsworth Town train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Matlock Station to Wandsworth Town, 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 Wandsworth Town, saving 45 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Matlock Station from Wandsworth Town?
The straight-line distance from Matlock Station to Wandsworth Town is 209 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