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Train vs Flight: Vigo Guixar to Windsor & Eton Central

🇪🇸 Vigo Guixar → 🇬🇧 Windsor & Eton Central · 1 197 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 18m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Vigo Guixar to Windsor & Eton Central, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 256 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	5h 43m	1h 25m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 13m +30 min at station	3h 55m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	49,1 kg	305,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€96	~€144
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 256,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 49,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 305,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

49,1 kg

Flight

305,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 43m

Total door-to-door 6h 13m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 25m

Total door-to-door 3h 55m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Vigo Guixar to Windsor & Eton Central?

Flight is faster from Vigo Guixar to Windsor & Eton Central, taking 3h 55m door-to-door versus 6h 13m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Vigo Guixar–Windsor & Eton Central train vs flight produce?

For the Vigo Guixar to Windsor & Eton Central route (1197 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 49,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 305,2 kg. Taking the train saves 256,1 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 Vigo Guixar to Windsor & Eton Central?

Door-to-door travel time from Vigo Guixar to Windsor & Eton Central:

Train: 6h 13m total (5h 43m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 55m total (1h 25m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Vigo Guixar to Windsor & Eton Central train worth it vs flying?

How far is Vigo Guixar from Windsor & Eton Central?

The straight-line distance from Vigo Guixar to Windsor & Eton Central is 1 197 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.