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The cheapest and fastest trains from Crawley to Merstham
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
23 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
27 m
Trains on 20 Sept
32
Distance
16 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crawley to Merstham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crawley to Merstham will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Fast trains
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 32 trains from Crawley to Merstham, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 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.
6:420h25Crawley7:07Merstham£81One-way0 changes- 23:270h23Crawley23:50Merstham£81One-way0 changes
- 8:300h43Crawley9:13Merstham£121One-way1 change
- 9:320h41Crawley10:13Merstham£121One-way1 change
- 10:320h41Crawley11:13Merstham£121One-way1 change
- 23:270h23Crawley23:50Merstham£81One-way0 changes
- 6:420h25Crawley7:07Merstham£81One-way0 changes
8:490h29Crawley9:18Merstham£131One-way0 changes- 9:490h29Crawley10:18Merstham£131One-way0 changes
- 10:490h29Crawley11:18Merstham£131One-way0 changes
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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Crawley to Merstham trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Crawley and Merstham. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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
24m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£13
Thameslink frequency
16 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
Family area
Southern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southern Duration
23m
Cheapest Southern Price
£8
Southern frequency
8 a day
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Things to do in Merstham
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Museum of Croydon
Art gallery and museum in Croydon with modern and contemporary works, plus displays on the borough’s people and places.
Outwood Windmill
Museum in a historic windmill presenting milling history and restored machinery, offering a distinctive heritage visit near Merstham.
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Reigate Hill
Open hillside and woodland managed for walks, wildlife and panoramic views, popular for a classic North Downs outing near Merstham.
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Mercers Park
Nature reserve in a former chalk quarry with rare plants, dramatic white cliffs and marked paths, well loved by local walkers.
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Quality Street
Village street lined with historic buildings and local character, good for a short stroll to appreciate Merstham’s older core.
FAQs: Crawley to Merstham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crawley to Merstham 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 Merstham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Crawley to Merstham is 16 km.
The first train from Crawley to Merstham leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Crawley to Merstham departs at 23:44.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Crawley to Merstham.
Yes, there is a direct train between Crawley and Merstham. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Thameslink, Southern.
To get from Crawley to Merstham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Crawley to Merstham.
Booking trains from Crawley to Merstham 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 Merstham offers a pleasant view of the English countryside, with glimpses of rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, making it a moderately scenic route.
A visit to Merstham typically requires one to two days to explore its local attractions and enjoy the scenic countryside surroundings.
Yes, you can take the train from Crawley to Merstham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Crawley and Merstham
Most Crawley to Merstham trains use the Gatwick Airport to Merstham station pair. Use this guide to compare Crawley and Merstham 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 Merstham
Three BridgesThree Bridges station, Haslett Avenue, Three Bridges, West Sussex, RH10 1LY
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.
CrawleyCrawley station, Station Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA
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.
IfieldIfield station, Ifield Drive, Ifield, West Sussex, RH11 0JP
City-centre transport
Getting to Ifield from Crawley city centre
Ifield is 2 km from Crawley city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainBedford - Horsham, London Bridge - Horsham, Peterborough - Horsham, West Hampstead Thameslink - Horsham, Luton - Horsham, Finsbury Park - Horsham · 2m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
Bus2 · 10m · £2 · every ~15 min
2 · 18m · £2 · every ~15 min
Ifield train station facilities and services
Ifield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ifield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ifield.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ifield: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ifield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ifield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to each platform via short, steep ramps on either side of station. No step-free interchange between platforms. 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Merstham station do trains from Crawley arrive at?
Trains from Crawley to Merstham arrive at Merstham. Merstham is 1 km from Merstham city centre.
MersthamMerstham station, Station Road, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3ED
Merstham train station facilities and services
Merstham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Merstham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Merstham.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Merstham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Merstham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Merstham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platform 1 (to London) from main entrance. Step-free access to platform 2 (to Redhill) from rear entrance via steep access path, route approximately 1100m from main entrance. No step-free interchange between platforms. 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: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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