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The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
Independent museum on local history, archaeology, and community life. A useful introduction to Havant's past in a compact town-centre setting.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Havant among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 63 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 17m by train vs 1h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £14 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.
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Trains from Crawley to Havant run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Havant — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Havant trip today.
Independent museum on local history, archaeology, and community life. A useful introduction to Havant's past in a compact town-centre setting.
Open-air military museum with restored fortifications, tunnels, vehicles, and displays. Well worth the short trip for immersive local military history.
Art gallery and museum in nearby Chichester with changing exhibitions, historic displays, and attractive gardens. A strong regional cultural stop.
Large harbour-side nature reserve with walking trails, birdwatching, and broad coastal views. A local favourite for fresh air and peaceful scenery.
Attractive coastal path area around Langstone Harbour, popular for walking, wildlife, and waterside views close to Havant and Hayling Island.
Quiet waterside area with old buildings, harbour views, and sailing activity. Ideal for a short stroll to experience the character of historic Langstone.
A Sussex and Hampshire coastal classic of smoked haddock in a creamy parsley sauce, often served with mash. It reflects the area’s long fishing and smokehouse traditions.
Fresh crab from the nearby south coast, prized for sweet meat and simple preparation in sandwiches, salads or dressed platters. A staple of local seaside eating.
Oysters from Chichester Harbour and nearby waters are a long-standing local delicacy, valued for their clean, briny flavour and strong link to the harbour economy.
Refined restaurant in nearby Emsworth focusing on seasonal British cooking and seafood, with an intimate neighbourhood atmosphere.
Established country pub in Havant known for British pub food, roasts and a traditional interior with a welcoming local feel.
Well-known traditional pub in Emsworth with local ales, fish dishes and classic British comfort food close to the harbour.
Moderate for southern England. Accommodation and dining are pricier than many UK towns, but local buses and rail links help keep day-to-day visitor costs manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crawley to Havant 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 Havant, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Crawley to Havant trains use the Gatwick Airport to Havant station pair. Use this guide to compare Crawley and Havant train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Three Bridges is 1 km from Crawley city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Three Bridges.
Wi-Fi is available at Three Bridges. ATMs are available at Three Bridges.
Ticket office support is available at Three Bridges.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Three Bridges: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Three Bridges: Bike Parking.
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.
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 options are available at Crawley.
Wi-Fi is available at Crawley. ATMs are available at Crawley.
Ticket office support is available at Crawley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Crawley: Parking, WC.
Available at Crawley: Bike Parking.
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.
Havant has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Havant.
Wi-Fi is available at Havant. ATMs are available at Havant.
Ticket office support is available at Havant.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Havant: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Havant: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Havant: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to main entrance and Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth and Southampton). Entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards Brighton and London) is via a 12m long ramp, gradient = 1:10. Access between platforms is via a footbridge with lifts, available when station is staffed (until 22:00). There is a an alternative step-free route between up-side and down-side entrances via a local authority footbridge with long ramps at gentle (1:11-1:12) gradient on each side. Total round trip distance via ramps is 260m, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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