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Train vs Flight: Aranguren Apeadero to Norwood Junction

🇪🇸 Aranguren Apeadero → 🇬🇧 Norwood Junction · 938 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 24m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Aranguren Apeadero to Norwood Junction, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 201 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	4h 31m	1h 7m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 1m +30 min at station	3h 37m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	38,5 kg	239,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€75	~€113
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 200,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 38,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 239,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

38,5 kg

Flight

239,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 4h 31m

Total door-to-door 5h 1m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 7m

Total door-to-door 3h 37m

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Aranguren Apeadero → Norwood Junction · full route details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Aranguren Apeadero to Norwood Junction?

Flight is faster from Aranguren Apeadero to Norwood Junction, taking 3h 37m door-to-door versus 5h 1m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Aranguren Apeadero–Norwood Junction train vs flight produce?

For the Aranguren Apeadero to Norwood Junction route (938 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 38,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 239,2 kg. Taking the train saves 200,7 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 Aranguren Apeadero to Norwood Junction?

Door-to-door travel time from Aranguren Apeadero to Norwood Junction:

Train: 5h 1m total (4h 31m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 37m total (1h 7m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Aranguren Apeadero to Norwood Junction train worth it vs flying?

How far is Aranguren Apeadero from Norwood Junction?

The straight-line distance from Aranguren Apeadero to Norwood Junction is 938 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.