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Train vs Flight: Sabadell Centre to South Ruislip

🇪🇸 Sabadell Centre → 🇬🇧 South Ruislip · 1 129 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 5m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Sabadell Centre to South Ruislip, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 242 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 25m	1h 20m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 55m +30 min at station	3h 50m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	46,3 kg	287,9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€90	~€135
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 241,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 46,3 kg CO2 · Flight: 287,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

46,3 kg

Flight

287,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 25m

Total door-to-door 5h 55m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 20m

Total door-to-door 3h 50m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Sabadell Centre to South Ruislip?

Flight is faster from Sabadell Centre to South Ruislip, taking 3h 50m door-to-door versus 5h 55m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Sabadell Centre–South Ruislip train vs flight produce?

For the Sabadell Centre to South Ruislip route (1129 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 46,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 287,9 kg. Taking the train saves 241,6 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 Sabadell Centre to South Ruislip?

Door-to-door travel time from Sabadell Centre to South Ruislip:

Train: 5h 55m total (5h 25m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 50m total (1h 20m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Sabadell Centre to South Ruislip train worth it vs flying?

How far is Sabadell Centre from South Ruislip?

The straight-line distance from Sabadell Centre to South Ruislip is 1 129 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.