Carbon footprint of Bus Journey
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1 km traveling by bus = 0.11 kg CO2e (?)
This equals approximately:
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0.0 servings of 10g protein Beef (beef herd)
(Proteins) 🍌 0.1 kilograms Bananas
(Fruits) ✈️ 0.2 kilometers flight
(Transport) 🚗 0.7 kilometers driving a petrol car
(Cars) 🚶 0.7 kilometers walking
(Transport) 🚲 1.4 kilometers cycling
(Transport) 🔌 2.3 kilometers driving an electric car
(Cars) 📺 3.0 hours streaming video
(Streaming) 🚂 3.1 kilometers traveling by train
(Transport) 🤖 28.6 queries using ChatGPT
(AI) 🔍 542.5 searches searching on Google
(Search Engine)
(Proteins) 🍌 0.1 kilograms Bananas
(Fruits) ✈️ 0.2 kilometers flight
(Transport) 🚗 0.7 kilometers driving a petrol car
(Cars) 🚶 0.7 kilometers walking
(Transport) 🚲 1.4 kilometers cycling
(Transport) 🔌 2.3 kilometers driving an electric car
(Cars) 📺 3.0 hours streaming video
(Streaming) 🚂 3.1 kilometers traveling by train
(Transport) 🤖 28.6 queries using ChatGPT
(AI) 🔍 542.5 searches searching on Google
(Search Engine)
Can I offset this?
While carbon offsetting is an option, it's generally better to choose more sustainable alternatives when available. Offsetting should be your last resort after reducing emissions.
Footprints
| Option | CO2 (kg) | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Average Local Bus | 0.11 | km |
| London Bus | 0.07 | km |
| Coach | 0.03 | km |
Related Activities
| Option | CO2 (kg) | Per | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Flight (Flight) | 0.46 | km | 0.00 - 20000.00 km |
| Walking (Walking) | 0.16 | km | |
| Cycling (Cycling) | 0.08 | km | |
| National Rail (Train Journey) | 0.04 | km |
Explanation
Bus travel emissions per passenger kilometer. Lower in cities with electric buses.
Sources
DEFRA (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), 2024.
Based on UK bus network.
Emissions can be significantly lower in cities with electric buses.
All sources accessed: 7 February 2025