Portsmouth to Crawley bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to Crawley

Showing times and prices for 04 Jun

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£45

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 12 m

Buses per day

12

Distance

73 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth to Crawley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Portsmouth to Crawley will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.

Fast coaches

To travel from Portsmouth to Crawley you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • National Express
    12:553h46
    Portsmouth
    16:41Crawley
    £341One-way
    2 changes
  • National Express
    16:103h40
    Portsmouth
    19:50Crawley
    £341One-way
    2 changes
  • National Express
    3:203h10
    Portsmouth
    6:30Crawley
    £461One-way
    2 changes
  • National Express
    5:353h24
    Portsmouth
    8:59Crawley
    £461One-way
    2 changes
  • National Express
    9:203h17
    Portsmouth
    12:37Crawley
    £461One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Crawley

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £34.

Distance: 73 km

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Most popular
Train

£46

Average Price

£13

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 51m

Average total duration

3h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 28m

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Live departures

Portsmouth to Crawley bus times

The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Crawley coaches for today, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National Express20:10 Portsmouth
3h13
23:23 Crawley3 changes
National Express20:10 Portsmouth
3h13
23:23 Crawley2 changes
Thursday 4 June
National Express3:20 Portsmouth
3h10
6:30 Crawley3 changes
National Express3:20 Portsmouth
3h10
6:30 Crawley2 changes
National Express5:35 Portsmouth
3h24
8:59 Crawley3 changes
National Express5:35 Portsmouth
3h24
8:59 Crawley2 changes
National Express9:20 Portsmouth
3h17
12:37 Crawley3 changes
National Express9:20 Portsmouth
3h17
12:37 Crawley2 changes
National Express12:55 Portsmouth
3h46
16:41 Crawley3 changes
National Express12:55 Portsmouth
3h46
16:41 Crawley2 changes
National Express16:10 Portsmouth
3h13
19:23 Crawley3 changes
National Express16:10 Portsmouth
3h40
19:50 Crawley2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Crawley

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Buses from Portsmouth to Crawley run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £7 by train.

The earliest coach runs at 01:52, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 73 km distance in 3h 7m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £7
Distance
73 km
Average bus duration
3h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
£34
Buses per day
5
Fastest bus
3h 7m
First bus
1:52
Last bus
23:45
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
14 days
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £7

Bus providers: National Express from Portsmouth to CrawleyYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to Crawley with National Express for as low as £7. 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
3h 7m
Cheapest Price
£34
National Express frequency
12 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.
Learn more about National Express

FAQs: Portsmouth to Crawley coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Crawley can start from as little as £34 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Portsmouth to Crawley is £46; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Portsmouth to Crawley is 3h 7m to travel the 73 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Portsmouth to Crawley leaves at 1:52. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Portsmouth to Crawley leaves at 23:45.
There are 5 coaches a day from Portsmouth to Crawley which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Portsmouth to Crawley, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Crawley. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Portsmouth and Crawley and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Portsmouth , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, University, Southsea, Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, International Port . When arriving in Crawley , you can end your route in coach stations like London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South, London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, which is located around 1 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Crawley from Portsmouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 7m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Portsmouth to Crawley is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Portsmouth and Crawley including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Portsmouth to Crawley:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Portsmouth to Crawley for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Portsmouth to Crawley depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Portsmouth to Crawley.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Portsmouth to Crawley:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Portsmouth to Crawley:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Portsmouth to Crawley.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Portsmouth to Crawley with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Portsmouth to Crawley with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Portsmouth to Crawley with the following coach company: National Express.

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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Crawley

Portsmouth
Crawley
Portsmouth, The Hard InterchangeWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth PO1 3DT, UK
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
The Hard
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at The Hard (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transport options for Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
  • Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
Portsmouth, University
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Southsea, Clarence Esplanade
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