4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Crawley
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Crawley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Crawley will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 2 trains that leave Oxford for Crawley every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.
16:312h38Oxford19:09Crawley£261One-way0 changes- 9:182h07Oxford11:25Crawley£411One-way0 changes
- 9:182h07Oxford11:25Crawley£411One-way0 changes
- 16:312h38Oxford19:09Crawley£261One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oxford to Crawley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 103 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Crawley
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Oxford to Crawley run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:22 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Oxford to Crawley trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Oxford and Crawley from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oxford to Crawley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Crawley
Most Oxford to Crawley trains use the Oxford to Gatwick Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Three Bridges. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Crawley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Oxford station do trains to Crawley leave from?
Getting to Oxford from Oxford city centre
Oxford train station facilities and services
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Oxford Parkway from Oxford city centre
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford Parkway train station facilities and services
Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Three Bridges from Crawley city centre
Three Bridges is 1 km from Crawley city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Crawley from Crawley city centre
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.
Getting to Ifield from Crawley city centre
Ifield is 2 km from Crawley city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
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