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Compare train and bus for Crawley to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Coventry:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Coventry costing on average $97 (€79).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 2h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $97 (€79) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crawley to Coventry
Trains from Crawley to Coventry run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 11:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Crawley to Coventry trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Crawley and Coventry from $35 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Crawley to Coventry
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crawley to Coventry 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 Coventry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Crawley to Coventry
Most Crawley to Coventry trains use the Gatwick Airport to Coventry station pair, with some services arriving at Coventry Arena. Use this guide to compare Crawley and Coventry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Crawley from Crawley city centre
Crawley train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Crawley.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Crawley. ATMs are available at Crawley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Crawley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Crawley: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Crawley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Three Bridges from Crawley city centre
Three Bridges is 1 km from Crawley city centre. Public transport options include:
Three Bridges train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Three Bridges.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Three Bridges. ATMs are available at Three Bridges.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Three Bridges.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Three Bridges: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Three Bridges: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Coventry station do trains from Crawley arrive at?
Getting to Coventry from Coventry city centre
Coventry train station facilities and services
Coventry has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Coventry.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Coventry. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Coventry: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Coventry Arena from Coventry city centre
Coventry Arena is 4 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Coventry Arena train station facilities and services
Coventry Arena has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Coventry Arena.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Coventry Arena: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Coventry Arena: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry Arena: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Tile Hill from Coventry city centre
Tile Hill is 5 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Tile Hill train station facilities and services
Tile Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tile Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tile Hill: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Tile Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tile Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the paved area outside the Ticket Office, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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