4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Crawley
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Crawley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Crawley will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nottingham for Crawley on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.
9:17 AM2h57Nottingham12:14 PMCrawley$641One-way0 transfers
- 9:17 AM2h57Nottingham12:14 PMCrawley$641One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Crawley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Crawley:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Crawley costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (2h 45m by train vs 3h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $84 (€69) compared to roughly $58 (€47) 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.
Live departures
Nottingham to Crawley train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Crawley trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:48 AM Nottingham | 4h20 | 1:08 PM Crawley | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:15 AM Nottingham | 3h13 | 1:28 PM Crawley | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Crawley
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Trains from Nottingham to Crawley run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:43, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 1:43 AM |
Last train 10:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Crawley trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Crawley from $16 (€13). 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 Nottingham to Crawley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to Crawley
Most Nottingham to Crawley trains use the Nottingham to Gatwick Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Three Bridges. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Crawley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Crawley leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, 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 Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 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.
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.
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