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Sustainable travel options

Make your journey part of the change. Travelling sustainably to conferences isn’t just about reducing carbon footprints—it’s a powerful statement about our shared commitment to a healthier planet. From choosing greener transport options to planning efficient routes and supporting eco-friendly accommodations, every travel choice we make matters.

Ready to travel smarter and greener? Below we've outlined just a few of the journeys from cities around the UK, using https://routezero.com/ - a simple and easy to use emissions calculator that gives you all the options highlighting the best way to travel sustainably.

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Use the calculator for your journey

Bristol to Bradford:

Petrol car = 3 hrs 41 mins, 212 miles, 72kg CO2e

Train = 3 hrs 56 mins, 214 miles, 79% less CO2e

Electric car = 4 hrs 14 mins, 213 miles, 72% less CO2e

Coach and bus = 9 hrs 10 mins, 535 miles, 47% less CO2e

Edinburgh to Bradford:

Petrol car = 4 hrs 10 mins, 236 miles, 80kg CO2e

Coach = 6 hrs 45 mins, 234 miles, 84% less CO2e

Train = 3 hrs 46 mins, 239 miles, 79% less CO2e

Electric car = 4 hrs 40 mins, 200 miles, 77% less CO2e

Cardiff to Bradford:

Petrol car = 4 hrs 5 mins, 231 miles, 78kg CO2e

Train = 5 hrs 19 mins, 211 miles, 81% less CO2e

Electric car = 4 hrs 40 mins, 231 miles, 72% less CO2e

Coach and bus = 10 hrs 4 mins, 360 miles, 42% less CO2e

London to Bradford:

Petrol car = 4 hrs 15 mins, 203 miles, 69kg CO2e

Coach = 6 hrs 26 mins, 236 miles, 81% less CO2e

Train = 3 hrs, 195 miles, 80% less CO2e

Electric car = 4 hrs 48 mins, 206 miles, 72% less CO2e

Newcastle to Bradford:

Petrol car = 2 hrs 15 mins, 115 miles, 39kg CO2e

Coach = 4 hrs 5 mins, 112 miles, 84% less CO2e

Train = 2 hrs 15 mins, 115 miles, 79% less CO2e

Electric car = 2 hrs 25 mins, 116 miles, 72% less CO2e

These figures are calculated by RouteZero using the free travel carbon calculator. RouteZero enables businesses to drastically cut their business travel emissions while making their operations more efficient.

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