Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Sevilla Santa Justa to New Cross Estación

🇪🇸 Sevilla Santa Justa → 🇬🇧 New Cross Estación · 1 634 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 26m vs 8h 15m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Sevilla Santa Justa to New Cross Estación, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 350 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	7h 45m	1h 56m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 15m +30 min at station	4h 26m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	67,0 kg	416,7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€131	~€196
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 349,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 67,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 416,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

67,0 kg

Flight

416,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 45m

Total door-to-door 8h 15m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 56m

Total door-to-door 4h 26m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Sevilla Santa Justa to New Cross Estación?

Flight is faster from Sevilla Santa Justa to New Cross Estación, taking 4h 26m door-to-door versus 8h 15m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Sevilla Santa Justa–New Cross Estación train vs flight produce?

For the Sevilla Santa Justa to New Cross Estación route (1634 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 67,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 416,7 kg. Taking the train saves 349,7 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 Sevilla Santa Justa to New Cross Estación?

Door-to-door travel time from Sevilla Santa Justa to New Cross Estación:

Train: 8h 15m total (7h 45m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 26m total (1h 56m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Sevilla Santa Justa to New Cross Estación train worth it vs flying?

How far is Sevilla Santa Justa from New Cross Estación?

The straight-line distance from Sevilla Santa Justa to New Cross Estación is 1 634 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.