Bob's daily trek to Scrooge's was much worse than any morning commute you've experienced.

Bob Cratchit is an undeniable hero of A Christmas Carol. His working class character slaved away for only 15 shillings a week, all at the mercy of his Christmas-hating boss Ebenezer Scrooge. We all know how hard he worked for his family, but what we don't often consider is how long it took him to get to his job.

According to a study from 2022, Londoners have the longest commute times in the country, with the average Londoner spending 80 minutes a day travelling to and from work. But Bob Cratchit had it much worse. It turns out that he walked a 3.4 mile route, from his home in Camden Town to his job at Ebenezer Scrooge's counting house in Cornhill. That commute each way took him a full 80 minutes, 10 minutes more than the average Londoner.

Nathaniel Metcalf shared the route on X, and the internet had some hilarious reactions. One user wrote "Don't know how he dare plead poverty when he can afford a house big enough for 7 in fancy Camden Town," while another joked "This looks suspiciously like a suggestion for a festive pub crawl route."

So next time you're feeling frustrated on the commute to work, spare a thought for old Bob Cratchit. He had to walk 3.4 miles twice a day, in worn shoes, with snowy pavements and a grumpy boss waiting at the other end. It's no wonder he was so hard done by.

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