In today's world, hopping on a plane to jet off to an exotic location can often be cheaper than a train ticket across the country. The affordability and accessibility of air travel have made it a go-to choice for both work and leisure trips. But as the harsh reality of the climate crisis looms large, many are reconsidering their travel habits in favour of more sustainable options.
Asking people to completely give up their holidays might be a tall order, but there's a growing interest in slower, more eco-friendly travel. READ MORE: The pretty beach named one of the cleanest that's perfect for a weekend trip from London where you can dig up fossils Travelling from London to Europe by train isn't a novel idea - the Eurostar is a well-known option that has made journeys to Brussels and Amsterdam greener in recent years. But did you know that you can also reach the stunning city of Stockholm by train? Londoners can cover the 1182-mile journey in less than a day, trading a bit of extra travel time for breathtaking scenery and charming stopovers.
Starting from London's St Pancras International, regular and fast trains make travel to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam a breeze. The first leg of the journey takes you to Brussels, with Eurostar tickets available for as little as £52 and a travel time of approximately two hours. To make the entire journey in a day, you'll want to hop on the German Deutsche Bahn ICE rather than the Thalys service from Brussels to Cologne.
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