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Crawley Museum
Crawley’s main local history museum in a medieval manor house. Displays reveal the town’s journey from village to New Town.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Crawley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Crawley will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 28 trains that leave Brighton for Crawley on Mon, Jul 27, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 27 the direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
On Mon, Jul 27 the slowest trains will take 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W45437
W45605
X82357
W45413
W45478
W45465
W45437
W45490
G77256
G77261Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $3.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Crawley:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Crawley costing on average $16 (€16).
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€14) compared to roughly $7 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.59 (€-6.59). The journey takes 34m versus 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Crawley trains for today, Sunday, July 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G26107 · C82637 | On time 7:40 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h43 | 8:23 PM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
G26107 | On time 7:40 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 8:13 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X82301 | On time 7:47 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h37 | 8:24 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26109 | On time 8:10 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 8:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45784 · C02758 | On time 8:16 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h42 | 8:58 PM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
W45784 | On time 8:16 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h31 | 8:47 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X82300 | Delayed 7:25 PM 8:19 PMBrighton station (BTN) | 0h37 | 8:00 PM 8:00 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82301 · C82647 | On time 8:40 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h43 | 9:23 PM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
C82301 | On time 8:40 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 9:13 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X82299 | On time 8:47 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h37 | 9:24 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82305 | On time 9:10 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 9:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45799 | On time 9:16 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h31 | 9:47 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X82298 · C02755 | On time 9:19 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h43 | 10:02 PM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
X82297+ C82485 | On time 9:44 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h39 | 10:23 PM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
X82296+ G26275 | On time 10:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h42 | 11:00 PM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
G26112 · C82494 | On time 10:31 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h54 | 11:25 PM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
C82329+ C02763 | On time 11:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h50 | 11:59 PM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 27 | |||||
G77240 | 6:06 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 6:39 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45465 | 6:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h36 | 6:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45465 · W32894 | 6:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h51 | 7:00 AM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
W45465 | 6:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h30 | 6:39 AM Three Bridges (TBD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45605 | 6:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 7:00 AM Three Bridges (TBD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45605 | 6:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h39 | 7:05 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77244 | 6:36 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 7:09 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45437+ C82334 | 6:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h41 | 7:20 AM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
W45437 | 6:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h36 | 7:15 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45437 | 6:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h30 | 7:09 AM Three Bridges (TBD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88562 · C83038 | 6:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h41 | 7:24 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W45606 | 6:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 7:30 AM Three Bridges (TBD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45490 | 7:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h30 | 7:39 AM Three Bridges (TBD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45490+ C82337 | 7:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h41 | 7:50 AM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
W45602 | 7:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 8:00 AM Three Bridges (TBD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X02693 · G26153 | 7:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h39 | 8:18 AM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
G77256 | 8:06 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 8:39 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45478+ G26158 | 8:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h39 | 8:48 AM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
W45478 | 8:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h36 | 8:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26663 · G88046 | 8:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h41 | 8:54 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W45413 | 8:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h39 | 9:05 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77261 | 8:36 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 9:09 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X82357 | 8:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h36 | 9:15 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X82357+ G26160 | 8:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h39 | 9:18 AM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
W45479+ G26165 | 9:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 9:48 AM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
W45428+ G26168 | 9:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 10:18 AM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
W45493+ G26174 | 10:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 10:48 AM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
W45425+ G26176 | 10:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 11:18 AM Crawley station (CRW) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Brighton to Crawley run on average 25 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€12) but you can travel from only $3 (€3) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€12) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Crawley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Crawley trip today.
Crawley’s main local history museum in a medieval manor house. Displays reveal the town’s journey from village to New Town.
Historic house museum with period rooms and exhibitions. It offers one of the best introductions to Crawley’s older heritage.
Nearby aviation museum at Gatwick preserving British aircraft and airport history. A strong choice for transport and engineering fans.
Large country park with woodland trails, lakes, and a nature centre. One of Crawley’s best outdoor spaces for walking and wildlife.
The historic core of Crawley with old inns, timber buildings, and a village feel. Ideal for a short heritage walk.
Linear park and lakeside walk with birdlife and broad green views. A relaxing local favorite for easy strolls near the town centre.
A Sussex staple of smoked haddock poached in milk, often with onion and parsley. Traditional across Sussex and valued for its rich coastal heritage.
A historic Sussex cheese made from cow’s milk. It is creamy, mildly nutty, and widely associated with the county’s farmhouse cheese tradition.
A simple county dessert of stewed rhubarb topped with a breadcrumb and sugar crust. A traditional Sussex pudding with homely appeal.
Well-regarded fine dining restaurant near Crawley serving modern British tasting menus in an elegant country house setting.
Popular steakhouse and grill in Crawley with a lively modern atmosphere, known for steaks, burgers, and dependable service.
Established gastropub in Crawley known for British classics, good beer, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere in a historic setting.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and rail can be pricey, but casual dining and buses are reasonable versus London and nearby airport areas.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tipping, but small change is appreciated.
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Three Bridges Railway Station -> Crawley Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Crawley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Crawley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brighton to Crawley trains use the Brighton to Gatwick Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Three Bridges. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Crawley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Three Bridges is 1 km from Crawley city centre. Public transport options include:
Three Bridges has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Three Bridges.
Wi-Fi is available at Three Bridges. ATMs are available at Three Bridges.
Ticket office support is available at Three Bridges.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Three Bridges: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Three Bridges: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Three Bridges: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Crawley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Crawley.
Wi-Fi is available at Crawley. ATMs are available at Crawley.
Ticket office support is available at Crawley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Crawley: Parking, WC.
Available at Crawley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Crawley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Ifield is 2 km from Crawley city centre. Public transport options include:
Ifield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Ifield.
Ticket office support is available at Ifield.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ifield: Parking.
Available at Ifield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ifield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to each platform via short, steep ramps on either side of station. No step-free interchange between platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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