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The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Crawley
Showing times and prices for 26 Nov
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
220 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Crawley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Crawley will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
Fast trains
To travel from Derby to Crawley you need to make at least one change.
04:133h26
Derby07:39Crawley
£841One-way
1 change
05:302h39
Derby08:09Crawley
£841One-way
1 change
06:022h37
Derby08:39Crawley
£841One-way
1 change
06:282h41
Derby09:09Crawley
£841One-way
1 change
07:052h34
Derby09:39Crawley
£841One-way
1 change
11:102h29
Derby13:39Crawley
£841One-way
1 change
20:102h29
Derby22:39Crawley
£841One-way
1 change
09:092h30
Derby11:39Crawley
£841One-way
1 change
10:092h30
Derby12:39Crawley
£841One-way
1 change
12:092h30
Derby14:39Crawley
£841One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Crawley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 220 km
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£42 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Crawley
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Trains from Derby to Crawley run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:35, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 220 km distance in 2h 55m.
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 £15
Distance 220 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 02:35 |
Last train 22:36 |
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 £15
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Derby to Crawley trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby and Crawley from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
£30
East Midlands Trains frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the 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
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 29m
Cheapest Price
£85
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Derby to Crawley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Crawley 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 Crawley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
For a visit to Crawley, two to three days are typically sufficient to explore local attractions such as Tilgate Park, the Crawley Museum, and the nearby Wakehurst Gardens.
A day trip from Derby to Crawley is not feasible as the travel duration is 2h 55m. Trains run 10 times per day.
To get from Derby to Crawley, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Derby to Crawley offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through the picturesque countryside of the Midlands and South East England, including views of rolling hills and quaint villages.
The train distance from Derby to Crawley is 220 km.
Booking trains from Derby to Crawley in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Derby to Crawley covers a distance of 220 km and takes approximately 2h 55m. Trains run 10 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Derby to Crawley can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The first train from Derby to Crawley leaves at 2:35.
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Crawley is by coach, costing approximately £15.
The train station in Derby that goes to Crawley is Derby station (DBY), and it arrives at Gatwick Airport (GTW).
The last train from Derby to Crawley departs at 22:36.
Yes, you can take the train from Derby to Crawley.
Trains from Derby to Crawley run approximately 10 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Derby to Crawley.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Derby to Crawley.
There is no night train service from Derby to Crawley.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Crawley
Derby
Crawley
The major train station for departures in Derby is Derby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby for your trip from Derby to Crawley.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Derby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Peartree
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Spondon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
The major train station for arrivals in Crawley is Crawley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Crawley for your journey to Crawley from Derby.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 08:40 - 18:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:55 - 22:15 Sunday 06:40 - 20:45
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station, alongside walkway between ticket office and gateline
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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