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Train vs Flight: Norwood Junction to Pevensey Bay

🇬🇧 Norwood Junction → 🇬🇧 Pevensey Bay · 71 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Norwood Junction to Pevensey Bay, 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 Pevensey Bay, saving 15 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 19m 6m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 49m

+30 min at station

2h 36m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

2,9 kg 18,1 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€6 ~€9
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 15,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 2,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 18,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
2,9 kg
Flight
18,1 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 6m
Total door-to-door 2h 36m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Norwood Junction to Pevensey Bay?
Train is faster door-to-door from Norwood Junction to Pevensey Bay. The train takes 1h 49m door-to-door (including 1h 19m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 36m (6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Norwood Junction–Pevensey Bay train vs flight produce?
For the Norwood Junction to Pevensey Bay route (71 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 2,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 18,1 kg. Taking the train saves 15,2 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 Norwood Junction to Pevensey Bay?
Door-to-door travel time from Norwood Junction to Pevensey Bay:
  • Train: 1h 49m total (1h 19m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 36m total (6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Norwood Junction to Pevensey Bay train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Norwood Junction to Pevensey Bay, 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 Pevensey Bay, saving 15 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Norwood Junction from Pevensey Bay?
The straight-line distance from Norwood Junction to Pevensey Bay is 71 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Datos actualizados por última vez: 2026-02-27