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Compare train and bus for Crawley to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Southampton:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Southampton costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.67. The journey takes 1h 56m 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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How to get from Crawley to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Crawley to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:29 AM2h22Crawley10:51 AMSouthampton$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 8:29 AM2h22Crawley10:51 AMSouthampton$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 8:29 AM2h22Crawley10:51 AMSouthampton$431One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 8:24 PM2h26Crawley10:50 PMSouthampton$431One-way1 transfer
- 10:24 AM2h27Crawley12:51 PMSouthampton$431One-way1 transfer
- 11:24 AM2h27Crawley1:51 PMSouthampton$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Southampton:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Southampton costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 12 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
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