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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Crawley
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Crawley:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Crawley costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Crawley
How to get from Bristol to Crawley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Crawley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 AM3h55Bristol12:10 PMCrawleyFind prices3 transfers
Cheapest
8:15 AM3h55Bristol12:10 PMCrawleyFind prices3 transfers
Fastest
6:00 PM3h44Bristol9:44 PMCrawley$681One-way2 transfers
Other options
3:35 AM3h48Bristol7:23 AMCrawley$491One-way2 transfers
4:35 AM3h48Bristol8:23 AMCrawley$491One-way2 transfers
3:25 PM3h49Bristol7:14 PMCrawley$491One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Crawley:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Crawley costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Crawley as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
- Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Crawley by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Crawley by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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