Crawley to Coventry train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Crawley to Coventry

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 23 Sept

Cheapest price on 23 Sept

£94

Average ticket price on 23 Sept

£94

Fastest journey on 23 Sept

3 h 27 m

Average journey duration on 23 Sept

3 h 27 m

Trains on 23 Sept

1

Distance

170 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Crawley to Coventry will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.

Fast trains

On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from Crawley to Coventry, including 1 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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.

  • Chiltern Railways
    6:013h27
    Crawley
    9:28Coventry
    £941One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Crawley to Coventry

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £64.

Distance: 170 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach
Driving

£64

Average Price

£31

Average Price

Cheapest

£35

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 57m

Average total duration

3h 27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 20m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Crawley to Coventry is a coach with an average price of £31.

This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Coventry:

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Coventry costing on average £64.

The fastest way to travel from Crawley to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Crawley and Coventry including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 10m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 2h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £64 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Crawley to Coventry train times

The table below shows live departures for Crawley to Coventry trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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Chiltern Railways6:01 Crawley
3h27
9:28 Coventry0 changesdirect

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Southern as well as Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and more offer trains services from Crawley to Coventry.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Crawley to Coventry.

Why book with Omio vs Southern?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Southern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Crawley to Coventry.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Southern with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Crawley to Coventry.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Raileurope?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Crawley to Coventry.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Crawley to Coventry.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Crawley to Coventry

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Trains from Crawley to Coventry run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 1h 42m.

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
Coach from £16
Distance
170 km
Average train duration
2h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£55
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
1h 42m
First train
4:41
Last train
23:34
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
35 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
Coach from £16

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink from Crawley to Coventry trainsAvanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink trains will get you between Crawley and Coventry from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
1h 42m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£55
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£64
Great Western Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Southern

About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southern Duration
2h 24m
Cheapest Southern Price
£60
Southern frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
2h 17m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£66
Thameslink frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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  • Must visit

Coventry Transport Museum

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  • Must visit

The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

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Mead Gallery

Compact gallery on the University of Warwick campus presenting modern and contemporary art in changing exhibitions.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and everyday costs suit most city-break budgets.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£2.80-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or tip about 10%. Cafés: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.

FAQs: Crawley to Coventry train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crawley to Coventry by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Coventry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Crawley to Coventry can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £55, while the average price tends to be around £64.
The train journey from Crawley to Coventry covers a distance of 170 km and takes approximately 1h 42m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Crawley to Coventry is 170 km.
The first train from Crawley to Coventry leaves at 4:41.
The last train from Crawley to Coventry departs at 23:34.
Trains from Crawley to Coventry run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Crawley to Coventry.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Crawley to Coventry.
To get from Crawley to Coventry, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Crawley to Coventry.
The train station in Crawley that goes to Coventry is Gatwick Airport (GTW), and it arrives at Coventry station (COV).
The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Coventry is by coach, costing approximately £16.
Booking trains from Crawley to Coventry in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Crawley to Coventry offers a mix of urban and countryside views, passing through areas like the Surrey hills and the outskirts of the Cotswolds, which can be quite picturesque.
A day trip from Crawley to Coventry is not feasible as the journey duration is 1h 42m, which exceeds the 120-minute limit. However, trains run 8 times per day, allowing for travel flexibility. The distance is 170 km.
Coventry can be explored comfortably in two to three days, allowing time to visit key attractions such as Coventry Cathedral, St. Mary's Guildhall, and the Transport Museum.
Yes, you can take the train from Crawley to Coventry.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Crawley and Coventry

Most Crawley to Coventry trains use the Gatwick Airport to Coventry station pair. Use this guide to compare Crawley and Coventry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Crawley
Arrival train stations in Coventry
CrawleyCrawley station, Station Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JAWifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Crawley from Crawley city centre

Bus2, 610, 10, 1 · 2m · £2 · every ~54 min

Crawley train station facilities and services

Crawley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Crawley.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Crawley. ATMs are available at Crawley.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Crawley.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Crawley: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Crawley: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Crawley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Three BridgesThree Bridges station, Haslett Avenue, Three Bridges, West Sussex, RH10 1LYWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Three Bridges from Crawley city centre

Three Bridges is 1 km from Crawley city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainBognor Regis - London Victoria, Portsmouth Harbour - London Victoria, Horsham - Three Bridges, Horsham - London Victoria, Littlehampton - London Victoria, Havant - London Victoria, Portsmouth Harbour - Gatwick Airport, Bognor Regis - London Bridge, Barnham - London Victoria, Arundel - London Victoria, Chichester - London Victoria, Horsham - Gatwick Airport · 3m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
Bus20 · 5m · £2 · every ~13 min

Three Bridges train station facilities and services

Three Bridges has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Three Bridges.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Three Bridges. ATMs are available at Three Bridges.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Three Bridges.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Three Bridges: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Three Bridges: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Three Bridges: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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