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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Crawley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Crawley will cost around $224 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
On Thu, Nov 05, we found 2 trains from Manchester to Crawley, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 298 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
On Thu, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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.

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Trains from Manchester to Crawley run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $80 but you can travel from only $23 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 2h 46m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Crawley.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Crawley trains for today, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W33943+ G00997+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+ W45401 | Delayed 6:03 AM 5:11 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h03 | 9:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
W33943+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+ G00997+ W45401 | Delayed 6:03 AM 5:11 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h08 | 9:19 AM Three Bridges (TBD) | 3 transfers | |
G86189+ W34181+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G26301 | On time 8:16 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 4h09 | 12:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
G86189+ W34181+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G26190 | On time 8:16 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 4h32 | 12:48 PM Crawley station (CRW) | 3 transfers | |
W34181+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+ W32869+ C04439 | Delayed 9:24 AM 8:41 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h16 | 12:57 PM Crawley station (CRW) | 3 transfers | |
W34181+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+ W32976+ C04439 | Delayed 9:24 AM 8:41 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h53 | 12:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
W33973+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+ W45574+ C21590 | Delayed 1:24 PM 12:41 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h53 | 4:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
W33973+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+ C21590+ W32878 | Delayed 1:24 PM 12:41 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h16 | 4:57 PM Crawley station (CRW) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Manchester to Crawley with Avanti West Coast. High-speed trains available on this route with Avanti West Coast. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Crawley.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Crawley trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Crawley station pair, with some services arriving at Three Bridges. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Crawley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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.
Check train stations information for Manchester and Crawley, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.