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Croydon to Crawley Train Timetable
Trip Summary
There are usually 16 daily train trips available from Croydon to Crawley. Traveling by train from Croydon to Crawley usually takes 33 minutes, but the fastest Thameslink train can make the trip in 20 minutes.
| Distance | 19 mi (30 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 20m |
| Lowest price | £9.32 |
| Trains per day | 18 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Croydon to Crawley?
2 train services operate from Croydon to Crawley. Thameslink usually has more trains scheduled, with 13 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 3 | 0h 29m | £9.32 |
| Thameslink | 13 | 0h 34m | £9.32 |
Southern Railway is part of the British rail network serving stations predominantly between central London and the British south coast. Destinations include Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Worthing. WiFi and accessible restrooms are available on most trains, plus the option to upgrade to a first-class ticket with extra legroom.
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage between Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Croydon to Crawley
Trains departing from Croydon to Crawley tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Croydon at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. 18 of these are direct connections to Crawley. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Crawley to Croydon.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Croydon?
Main departure station: East Croydon Station
There is one train station in Croydon.
All train stations in Croydon:
East Croydon Station
Where is the train station in Crawley?
Main arrival station: Three Bridges
Crawley receives travelers from Croydon at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Crawley:
Three Bridges
Ifield Station
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