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Train vs Flight: Stourbridge Town to Wandsworth Town

🇬🇧 Stourbridge Town → 🇬🇧 Wandsworth Town · 174 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Stourbridge Town 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 37 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 58m 13m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 28m

+30 min at station

2h 43m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

7,1 kg 44,4 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€14 ~€21
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 37,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 7,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 44,4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
7,1 kg
Flight
44,4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 58m
Total door-to-door 1h 28m

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 Stourbridge Town to Wandsworth Town?
Train is faster door-to-door from Stourbridge Town to Wandsworth Town. The train takes 1h 28m door-to-door (including 58m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 43m (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Stourbridge Town–Wandsworth Town train vs flight produce?
For the Stourbridge Town to Wandsworth Town route (174 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 7,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 44,4 kg. Taking the train saves 37,3 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 Stourbridge Town to Wandsworth Town?
Door-to-door travel time from Stourbridge Town to Wandsworth Town:
  • Train: 1h 28m total (58m 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 Stourbridge Town to Wandsworth Town train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Stourbridge Town 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 37 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Stourbridge Town from Wandsworth Town?
The straight-line distance from Stourbridge Town to Wandsworth Town is 174 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