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Train vs Flight: Уолтемстоу to Рексем

🇬🇧 Уолтемстоу → 🇬🇧 Рексем · 260 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Уолтемстоу to Рексем, 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 Рексем, saving 56 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 22m 19m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 52m

+30 min at station

2h 49m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

10,7 kg 66,3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€21 ~€31
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 55,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 10,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 66,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
10,7 kg
Flight
66,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 22m
Total door-to-door 1h 52m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 19m
Total door-to-door 2h 49m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Уолтемстоу to Рексем?
Train is faster door-to-door from Уолтемстоу to Рексем. The train takes 1h 52m door-to-door (including 1h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 49m (19m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Уолтемстоу–Рексем train vs flight produce?
For the Уолтемстоу to Рексем route (260 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 10,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 66,3 kg. Taking the train saves 55,6 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 Уолтемстоу to Рексем?
Door-to-door travel time from Уолтемстоу to Рексем:
  • Train: 1h 52m total (1h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 49m total (19m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Уолтемстоу to Рексем train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Уолтемстоу to Рексем, 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 Рексем, saving 56 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Уолтемстоу from Рексем?
The straight-line distance from Уолтемстоу to Рексем is 260 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Данные последнего обновления: 2026-02-27