London to Crawley bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Crawley

Showing times and prices for 07 Dec

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£9

Fastest journey

1 h 5 m

Average duration

1 h 9 m

Buses per day

54

Distance

44 km

Cheap tickets

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 £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.

Fast coaches

Of the 54 buses that leave London for Crawley every day 52 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 9 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.

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16:002h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
18:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£61One-way
0 changes
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05:002h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£61One-way
0 changes
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16:002h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
18:20London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£61One-way
0 changes
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05:002h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£61One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX025
03:301h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£71One-way
0 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 £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. 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 £6, and a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 44 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

£15

Average Price

2h 35m

Average total duration

2h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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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 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 05:28
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbus06:55 London
1h45
08:40 Crawley0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbus14:55 London
1h35
16:30 Crawley0 changesdirect
national_express17:00 London
2h10
19:10 Crawley0 changesdirect
national_express18:00 London
2h10
20:10 Crawley0 changesdirect
Sunday 7 December
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On time
01:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
1h15
02:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02501:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
1h05
02:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02502:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
1h05
03:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025
On time
02:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
1h15
03:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02503:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
1h55
05:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
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On time
03:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h05
05:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus04:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station
1h10
05:35 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus04:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station
1h20
05:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 changesdirect
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On time
05:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
07:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX02505:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h00
07:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
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On time
07:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
09:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
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On time
08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
10:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
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On time
09:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
11:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
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On time
10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
12:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
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On time
11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025
On time
12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
14:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025
On time
13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h20
15:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
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On time
14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
16:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
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On time
15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
17:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
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On time
16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h20
18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
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On time
17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h20
19:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
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On time
18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
20:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
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On time
19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
21:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025
On time
20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
22:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025
On time
22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
1h55
23:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025
On time
23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station
1h56
01:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Crawley

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Buses from London to Crawley run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.

There are 38 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 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
44 km
Average bus duration
2h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Buses per day
41
Direct buses
38
Fastest bus
1h 35m
First bus
00:01
Last bus
23:58
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from London to CrawleyYou can travel by bus between London to Crawley with National Express for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
£6
National Express frequency
40 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London to Crawley can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Crawley is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from London to Crawley is on average 1 h 15 min   for the 27 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from London to Crawley by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London to Crawley leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London to Crawley leaves at 23: 59.
There are 36 coaches a day from London to Crawley which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the London to Crawley coach with National Express or Megabus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route between London and Crawley as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A day trip to Crawley from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London to Crawley by coach is March.
You have options as you can travel to Crawley from London 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from London to Crawley has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London to Crawley.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London to Crawley.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London to Crawley, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Crawley.
    No, luggage for the coach from London to Crawley needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London to Crawley.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London to Crawley.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London to Crawley.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London to Crawley.

    popular bus stations

    Important Stations and Airports in London and Crawley

    London
    Crawley
    The major coach station for departures in London is London, Golders Green Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Golders Green Station for your trip from London to Crawley.
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-23:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    8 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Golders Green Rd
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Café Nero (in the station)
    • McDonald's (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the main entrance.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for London, Golders Green Station
    • Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 00:00-23:59
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Bath Road
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Pret a Manger (in the station)
    • Caffè Nero (in the station)
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Ramps, assistance
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-22:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    22 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Great South West Road
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Pret A Manger (in the station)
    • Caffè Nero (in the station)
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the arrivals area.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps, assistance
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
    • Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly

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