The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Crawley
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Crawley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Crawley will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 14 buses that leave London for Crawley every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.
FlixBus12:101h20London, Stratford City Bus Station13:30Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:001h15London, Stratford City Bus Station11:15Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:551h05London, Stratford City Bus Station6:00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:001h25London, Stratford City Bus Station11:25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:301h35London, Stratford City Bus Station16:05London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:551h05London, Stratford City Bus Station6:00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:251h05London, Stratford City Bus Station9:30Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:251h05London, Stratford City Bus Station21:30Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:351h10London, Stratford City Bus Station19:45Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:001h15London, Stratford City Bus Station11:15Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 44 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Crawley bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Crawley coaches for today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h30 | 13:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 13:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h35 | 16:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 15:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h10 | 19:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 19:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h05 | 21:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h15 | 21:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 7 June | |||||
FlixBus | 4:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h05 | 6:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h15 | 6:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h05 | 9:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h15 | 9:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h15 | 11:15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h25 | 11:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from London to Crawley.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from London to Crawley.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Crawley
Buses from London to Crawley run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 44 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 44 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 44 km |
Average bus duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 44 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London to CrawleyYou can travel by bus between London to Crawley with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Crawley coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Crawley
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
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