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Compare train and bus for London to Crawley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 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 €10, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m 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 London to Crawley
Compare the available ways to get from London to Crawley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Crawley:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Crawley costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
The journey is about 48m faster (42m by train vs 1h 30m by car) and roughly €3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€23 vs €25). 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 London to Crawley
How to get from London to Crawley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Crawley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
4:55 AM 1h05 London, Stratford City Bus Station 6:00 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:55 AM 1h05 London, Stratford City Bus Station 6:00 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W45560
6:05 AM 0h29 London Bridge (LBG) 6:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W45471
6:15 AM 0h29 London Bridge (LBG) 6:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers - W45522
8:05 AM 0h29 London Bridge (LBG) 8:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers - G28268
8:15 AM 0h29 London Bridge (LBG) 8:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
4:55 AM 1h15 London, Stratford City Bus Station 6:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South €6 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:00 AM 1h15 London, Stratford City Bus Station 11:15 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:30 PM 1h20 London, Stratford City Bus Station 3:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Crawley:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Crawley costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Crawley take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Crawley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Crawley by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express to go to Crawley by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 19 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
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