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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Cambridge to Crawley. Traveling by bus from Cambridge to Crawley usually takes around 3 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 77 mi (124 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 45m |
| Cheapest price | €28.78 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Cambridge to Crawley?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cambridge to Crawley. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 4 | 3h 53m | €31.86 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 124 kilometers from Cambridge to Crawley. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 05:00 and the last bus leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all buses from Cambridge to Crawley, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Cambridge to Crawley every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Cambridge to Crawley without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Cambridge to Crawley; ticket prices start at €36.60.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Cambridge City Centre
Most buses depart from the main station in Cambridge.
All bus stations in Cambridge:
Cambridge City Centre
Where does the bus arrive in Crawley?
Main arrival station: GATWICK Airport London North (LGW)
The bus stop at London Gatwick Airport is located at the covered entrance to the North Terminal. The stop is just steps away from the check-in desks and close to facilities including bag wrapping, ATMs, public restrooms, and several food options. Intercity buses depart from Gatwick, including National Express, whose most popular routes go to London, Brighton, and Oxford. Budget bus carrier Megabus also runs a route from the airport to London. An inter-terminal monorail shuttle arrives every few minutes to connect the North Terminal to the South Terminal. The South Terminal is where passengers will find Gatwick Airport Railway Station.
Bus stations in Crawley:
GATWICK Airport London North (LGW)
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