The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Crawley
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Crawley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Crawley will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cardiff for Crawley every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 212 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Crawley
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 212 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Crawley bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Crawley coaches for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 00:45 Cardiff | 4h35 | 05:20 Crawley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:45 Cardiff | 4h55 | 11:40 Crawley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Crawley
Buses from Cardiff to Crawley run on average 22 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 20 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 212 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 212 km |
Average bus duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Cardiff to CrawleyYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Crawley with FlixBus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Crawley coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Crawley by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Crawley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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