Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Hampstead Heath to Reddish South

🇬🇧 Hampstead Heath → 🇬🇧 Reddish South · 249 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Hampstead Heath to Reddish South, 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 Reddish South, saving 53 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 19m 18m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 49m

+30 min at station

2h 48m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

10,2 kg 63,5 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 53,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 10,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 63,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
10,2 kg
Flight
63,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 19m
Total door-to-door 1h 49m

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 Hampstead Heath to Reddish South?
Train is faster door-to-door from Hampstead Heath to Reddish South. The train takes 1h 49m door-to-door (including 1h 19m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 48m (18m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Hampstead Heath–Reddish South train vs flight produce?
For the Hampstead Heath to Reddish South route (249 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 10,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 63,5 kg. Taking the train saves 53,3 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 Hampstead Heath to Reddish South?
Door-to-door travel time from Hampstead Heath to Reddish South:
  • Train: 1h 49m total (1h 19m 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 Hampstead Heath to Reddish South train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Hampstead Heath to Reddish South, 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 Reddish South, saving 53 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Hampstead Heath from Reddish South?
The straight-line distance from Hampstead Heath to Reddish South is 249 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Daten zuletzt aktualisiert: 2026-02-27