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Compare train and bus for Crawley to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 216 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 216, while a train costs an average of DKK 347.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 347 Average price | DKK 216 Average price Cheapest | DKK 168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from Crawley to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Crawley to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Southampton:
A bus is DKK 132 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Southampton costing on average DKK 347.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Tickets start at around DKK 347 compared to roughly DKK 168 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 179. The journey takes 1h 54m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Southampton:
A bus is DKK 132 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Southampton costing on average DKK 347.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crawley and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern to go to Southampton by train.
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