If a train leaves at 14:00 and arrives at 16:30, how long is the journey?

To determine the duration of the train journey, you need to calculate the difference between the departure time and the arrival time.

The train departs at 14:00 (or 2:00 PM) and arrives at 16:30 (or 4:30 PM). To find how long the journey takes, follow these steps:

1. Start with the hours: From 14:00 to 16:00 is 2 hours.

2. Next, consider the minutes: From 16:00 to 16:30 is an additional 30 minutes.

When you add the total time together, the journey lasts for 2 hours plus 30 minutes, which gives a total journey time of 2 hours 30 minutes.

This calculation directly confirms the answer chosen, as it summarizes the journey's total time accurately.