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Train vs Flight: Vigo Guixar to Wandsworth Town

🇪🇸 Vigo Guixar → 🇬🇧 Wandsworth Town · 1,211 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 21m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Vigo Guixar to Wandsworth Town, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 259 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	5h 47m	1h 26m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 17m +30 min at station	3h 56m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	49.7 kg	308.8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€97	~€145
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 259.1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 49.7 kg CO2 · Flight: 308.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

49.7 kg

Flight

308.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 47m

Total door-to-door 6h 17m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 26m

Total door-to-door 3h 56m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Vigo Guixar to Wandsworth Town?

Flight is faster from Vigo Guixar to Wandsworth Town, taking 3h 56m door-to-door versus 6h 17m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Vigo Guixar–Wandsworth Town train vs flight produce?

For the Vigo Guixar to Wandsworth Town route (1211 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 49.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 308.8 kg. Taking the train saves 259.1 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 Vigo Guixar to Wandsworth Town?

Door-to-door travel time from Vigo Guixar to Wandsworth Town:

Train: 6h 17m total (5h 47m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 56m total (1h 26m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Vigo Guixar to Wandsworth Town train worth it vs flying?

How far is Vigo Guixar from Wandsworth Town?

The straight-line distance from Vigo Guixar to Wandsworth Town is 1,211 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.