Is it really faster to fly? These environmentally-friendly trips dispel that myth, says Sarah Marshall.
In the last few decades, plane travel has become more accessible than ever due to the proliferation of low-cost airlines. Transiting by air, it seems, is almost as commonplace as catching a bus.
But as public concern over climate change grows, alternative environmentally-friendly forms of transport are increasing in popularity. Swedish activists, backed by Greta Thunberg, have even launched a campaign about the matter. Flygskam - or flight-shaming - hopes to encourage people to fly less.
In Europe, train travel is the obvious choice: fares are generally cheaper, carbon emissions are less and - contrary to popular belief - journey times are often quicker.
Omio (omio.co.uk), Europe's leading booking platform for travel by train, bus and flight, has revealed several popular European journeys which are actually speedier by train.
"Travelling by train - or even coach - can be just as quick or quicker," says Bertrand Etienne, regional director at Omio. "Add to that the high-quality accommodation onboard long-distance trains and coaches across Europe, which are generally equipped with comfy seats, refreshments, WiFi, tables and plug sockets, the benefits to the environment and the bigger baggage allowance, and it becomes a highly attractive alternative."
If you're planning any of the routes below, consider how you travel...
London to Brussels
Money saved: £28
Time saved: 3 hours, 8 minutes
CO2 saving: 30kg
Manchester to London
Money saved: £31
Time saved: 1 hour 44 minutes
CO2 saving: 24kg
Paris to Bordeaux
Money saved: £81
Time saved: 1 hour 50 minutes
CO2 saved: 47kg
London to Leeds
Money saved: £59
Time saved: 1 hour 54 minutes
CO2 saved: 46kg
Rome to Florence
Money saved: £63
Time saved: 2 hours 15 minutes
CO2 saved: 21kg
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