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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Cambridge and Crawley. The average train journey from Cambridge to Crawley takes one hour and 56 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 77 mi (124 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 56m |
| Lowest price | $38.84 |
| Trains per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Cambridge to Crawley?
Thameslink is the one and only train line which connects Cambridge to Crawley. However, there are 8 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslink | 8 | 1h 56m | $38.84 |
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage within the regions of Kent, Surrey, and Hertfordshire, plus service to London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Cambridge to Crawley. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Cambridge at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. 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 8 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Cambridge to Crawley.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Crawley to Cambridge.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Station Road
There is one train station in Cambridge.
All train stations in Cambridge:
Station Road
Where is the train station in Crawley?
Main arrival station: Three Bridges
Crawley has one train station.
All train stations in Crawley:
Three Bridges
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