The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
8 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Crawley station (CRW) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 5 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 5 km
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h09 | 06:59 Crawley station (CRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:21 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h09 | 07:30 Crawley station (CRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW)
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 18:17. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 9m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 06:09 |
Last train 18:17 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Crawley station (CRW) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Crawley station (CRW) 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 station (CRW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Crawley station (CRW)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
- Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
- 24/7
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
- Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
- Onward travel information: Available from airport.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 08:40 - 18:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on both platforms
- Storage location: Station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
