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Compare bus and train for Crawley to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Crawley to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Crawley to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Bristol:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Bristol costing on average $122.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Crawley to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Crawley to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:40 PM 3h15 Crawley 12:55 AM Bristol $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:40 PM 3h15 Crawley 12:55 AM Bristol $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:40 PM 3h15 Crawley 12:55 AM Bristol $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Bristol:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Bristol costing on average $122.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crawley and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Bristol by train.
- 28 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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