Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: North Dulwich to Stourbridge Town

🇬🇧 North Dulwich → 🇬🇧 Stourbridge Town · 180 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from North Dulwich to Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge Town, saving 38 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 13m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 30m

+30 min at station

2h 43m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

7.4 kg 45.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€14 ~€22
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 38.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 7.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 45.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
7.4 kg
Flight
45.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

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

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 13m
Total door-to-door 2h 43m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from North Dulwich to Stourbridge Town?
Train is faster door-to-door from North Dulwich to Stourbridge Town. The train takes 1h 30m door-to-door (including 1h journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 43m (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the North Dulwich–Stourbridge Town train vs flight produce?
For the North Dulwich to Stourbridge Town route (180 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 7.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 45.9 kg. Taking the train saves 38.5 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 North Dulwich to Stourbridge Town?
Door-to-door travel time from North Dulwich to Stourbridge Town:
  • Train: 1h 30m total (1h journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 43m total (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the North Dulwich to Stourbridge Town train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from North Dulwich to Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge Town, saving 38 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is North Dulwich from Stourbridge Town?
The straight-line distance from North Dulwich to Stourbridge Town is 180 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