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Train vs Flight: New Mills Central to St-Maurice

🇬🇧 New Mills Central → 🇨🇭 St-Maurice · 1.023 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 16m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from New Mills Central to St-Maurice, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 219 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	8h 29m	1h 13m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 59m +30 min at station	3h 43m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	41,9 kg	260,9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€82	~€123
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 219,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 41,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 260,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

41,9 kg

Flight

260,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 29m

Total door-to-door 8h 59m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 13m

Total door-to-door 3h 43m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from New Mills Central to St-Maurice?

Flight is faster from New Mills Central to St-Maurice, taking 3h 43m door-to-door versus 8h 59m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the New Mills Central–St-Maurice train vs flight produce?

For the New Mills Central to St-Maurice route (1023 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 41,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 260,9 kg. Taking the train saves 219,0 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 New Mills Central to St-Maurice?

Door-to-door travel time from New Mills Central to St-Maurice:

Train: 8h 59m total (8h 29m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 43m total (1h 13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the New Mills Central to St-Maurice train worth it vs flying?

How far is New Mills Central from St-Maurice?

The straight-line distance from New Mills Central to St-Maurice is 1.023 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.