The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe station (CRE) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£168
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe station (CRE) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Crewe station (CRE) to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Crewe station (CRE) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe station (CRE) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 264 km
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3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crewe station (CRE) to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Crewe station (CRE) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:52, the last at 19:23. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 06:52 |
Last train 19:23 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Crewe station (CRE) to London Gatwick Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Crewe station (CRE) and London Gatwick Airport from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Crewe station (CRE) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe station (CRE) to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Crewe station (CRE) and London Gatwick Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
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