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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portslade to Crawley
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Portslade to Crawley run on average 7 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 33m.
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
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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
Train companies: Southern from Portslade to Crawley trainsSouthern trains will get you between Portslade and Crawley from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southern
About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
49m
Cheapest Price
£20
Southern frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Crawley
Things to do in Crawley
Discover the best of Crawley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Crawley trip today.
Tilgate Nature Centre Museum
Historic country house in Tilgate Park with period interiors and displays on local social and estate history.
The Hawth Gallery
Community gallery space hosting changing exhibitions by regional artists in a central and accessible setting.
- Must visit
Tilgate Park
Large public park with lakes, woodland walks, gardens and family attractions, popular for an easy day outdoors.
- Recommended
Worth Park
Restored historic park with formal gardens, lake, bridges and quiet paths in the Pound Hill area.
- Recommended
Buchan Country Park
Green corridor and wetland reserve ideal for walking, birdwatching and seeing a calmer side of Crawley.
- Vegetarian
Sussex Pond Pudding
Sussex Pond Pudding is a suet pastry filled with butter and lemon, then steamed. It is a rich old Sussex dessert strongly tied to the county around Crawley.
- Gluten-free
Chichester Crab
Chichester Crab is sweet Sussex coast crab, often served simply in salads or sandwiches. It reflects the county’s long connection to nearby coastal fishing.
- Gluten-free
Sussex Smokie
Sussex Smokie is smoked haddock baked with cheese, mustard and cream. It is a comforting county dish found across Sussex pubs and restaurants.
Kismet Restaurant
Lively Turkish restaurant popular for grilled meats, mezze and generous portions. Contemporary interior with a sociable atmosphere.
Buenos Aires Argentinian Steakhouse
Stylish steakhouse and grill serving steaks, burgers and cocktails near Crawley town centre. Good for casual dinners and groups.
Wildwood Restaurant Crawley
Modern British restaurant in central Crawley with polished service and a smart setting. Known for seasonal dishes, steaks and seafood.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for southern England. Hotels near Gatwick can be pricey, but dining and local transport are generally in line with similar commuter towns.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is typical for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
Metrobus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3
- Day pass
- £6.60
To the city centre
Crawley Railway Station -> Town Hall, Crawley
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Metrobus adult single fares are capped at £3 in West Sussex. Contactless Tap-On Tap-Off is available on Metrobus buses.
- For unlimited local bus travel in Crawley, the adult 1-day Metrorider is £6.60. Check Metrobus before travel as day fares were updated from 1 January 2026.
FAQs: Portslade to Crawley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portslade 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Portslade to Crawley can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £22.
The train journey from Portslade to Crawley covers a distance of 30 km and takes approximately 33m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Portslade to Crawley is 30 km.
The first train from Portslade to Crawley leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Portslade to Crawley departs at 23:56.
Trains from Portslade to Crawley run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Portslade to Crawley.
Yes, there is a direct train between Portslade and Crawley. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Southern, Southern.
To travel from Portslade to Crawley, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Portslade to Crawley.
The train station in Portslade that goes to Crawley is Portslade station (PLD), and it arrives at Gatwick Airport (GTW).
The cheapest way to get from Portslade to Crawley is by train, costing approximately £12.
Booking trains from Portslade 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 Portslade to Crawley offers a pleasant view of the Sussex countryside, with glimpses of rolling hills and green fields, but it is not typically considered one of the most scenic routes.
Yes, a day trip from Portslade to Crawley is feasible. The journey takes 33m and the distance is 30 km. Trains run 7 times per day.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Portslade to Crawley.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portslade and Crawley
Most Portslade to Crawley trains use the Portslade to Gatwick Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Three Bridges. Use this guide to compare Portslade and Crawley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Portslade
Arrival train stations in Crawley
Which Portslade station do trains to Crawley leave from?
Trains from Portslade to Crawley leave from Portslade. The station is 1 km from Portslade city centre at Portslade station, Portland Road, Portslade, West Sussex, BN3 5SG.
PortsladePortslade station, Portland Road, Portslade, West Sussex, BN3 5SG
City-centre transport
Getting to Portslade from Portslade city centre
Bus95A, 1X · 5m · £2 · every ~18 min
6, 95A · 7m · £2 · every ~13 min
Portslade train station facilities and services
Portslade has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Station Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portslade.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portslade.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portslade: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Portslade: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portslade: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short steep ramps (above 1:10 gradient) Access between platforms via level crossing (over 400m). 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
FishersgateFishergate station, Gardner Road, Portslade, East Sussex, BN4 1PL
City-centre transport
Getting to Fishersgate from Portslade city centre
Fishersgate is 1 km from Portslade city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Fishersgate train station facilities and services
Fishersgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Station Cafe
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fishersgate: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Fishersgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fishersgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via footbridge with steps, or long step-free route via street (700m). Platform has restricted width which may hinder use of train to platform ramps. Assistance Meeting Point is at the Help Point, 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.
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.
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