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Compare train for Leeds to Crawley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $154.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$154 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Crawley
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Crawley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Crawley:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Crawley costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
You'll arrive about 1h 2m sooner (3h 15m by train vs 4h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $154 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Crawley
How to get from Leeds to Crawley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Crawley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:00 AM 8h15 Leeds 3:15 PM Crawley $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 AM 8h15 Leeds 3:15 PM Crawley $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:00 AM 8h15 Leeds 3:15 PM Crawley $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

7:10 PM 8h50 Leeds 4:00 AM Crawley $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:10 PM 8h50 Leeds 3:00 AM Crawley $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Crawley:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Crawley costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Crawley as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Crawley by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Crawley by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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