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Compare train and bus 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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Crawley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Crawley:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Crawley costing on average $41 (€32).
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Crawley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Crawley by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Crawley by bus.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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