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Compare train and bus for Crawley to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crawley to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 London
Compare the available ways to get from Crawley to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to London:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to London costing on average €22.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
The journey is about 45m faster (42m by train vs 1h 27m by car) and roughly €24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€22 vs €46). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Crawley to London
How to get from Crawley to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Crawley to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:20 PM 1h10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 10:30 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:20 PM 1h10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 10:30 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W454358:16 AM 0h29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 8:45 AM London Bridge (LBG) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
W456028:06 AM 0h29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 8:35 AM London Bridge (LBG) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
W454206:06 AM 0h29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 6:35 AM London Bridge (LBG) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
W453986:16 AM 0h29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 6:45 AM London Bridge (LBG) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:15 PM 1h10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 8:25 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus12:50 PM 1h15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 2:05 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 PM 1h20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 8:25 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to London:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to London costing on average €22.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 21 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crawley and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in London Victoria (VIC).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- 19 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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