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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Whyteleafe to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 23 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Whyteleafe to Crawley
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Trains from Whyteleafe to Crawley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 44m.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 £5
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Whyteleafe to Crawley trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Whyteleafe and Crawley 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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Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
£13
Thameslink frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
Southern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
44m
Cheapest Price
£17
Southern frequency
25 a day
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: Whyteleafe to Crawley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Whyteleafe 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 Whyteleafe to Crawley can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £17.
The train journey from Whyteleafe to Crawley covers a distance of 23 km and takes approximately 44m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Whyteleafe to Crawley is 23 km.
The first train from Whyteleafe to Crawley leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Whyteleafe to Crawley departs at 23:35.
Trains from Whyteleafe to Crawley run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Whyteleafe to Crawley.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Whyteleafe to Crawley.
To get from Whyteleafe to Crawley, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Whyteleafe to Crawley.
The train station in Whyteleafe that goes to Crawley is Upper Warlingham (UWL), and it arrives at Gatwick Airport (GTW).
The cheapest way to get from Whyteleafe to Crawley is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Whyteleafe 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 Whyteleafe to Crawley offers a pleasant view of the Surrey countryside, with rolling hills and green landscapes, though it's not renowned for dramatic or highly scenic vistas.
Yes, a day trip from Whyteleafe to Crawley is feasible as the journey takes 44m, covers a distance of 23 km, and there are 7 trips per day for trains.
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 Whyteleafe to Crawley.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Whyteleafe and Crawley
Most Whyteleafe to Crawley trains use the Upper Warlingham to Gatwick Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Crawley. Use this guide to compare Whyteleafe and Crawley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Whyteleafe
Arrival train stations in Crawley
Which Whyteleafe station do trains to Crawley leave from?
Trains from Whyteleafe to Crawley leave from Upper Warlingham. The station is from Whyteleafe city centre at Upper Warlingham station, Station Road, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0EP.
Upper WarlinghamUpper Warlingham station, Station Road, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0EP
Upper Warlingham train station facilities and services
Upper Warlingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Upper Warlingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Upper Warlingham.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Upper Warlingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Upper Warlingham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Upper Warlingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Level access to platform 1 (to London). Steps to platform 2 (to Oxted). 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: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
WhyteleafeWhyteleafe station, High Street, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0AD+44 345 127 2920
Whyteleafe train station facilities and services
Whyteleafe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Whyteleafe.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Whyteleafe.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Whyteleafe: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Whyteleafe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Whyteleafe: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short, steep ramps. Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1, halfway up the platform by the Information 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Whyteleafe SouthWhyteleafe South station, Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0BB
City-centre transport
Getting to Whyteleafe South from Whyteleafe city centre
TrainEast Croydon - Caterham, London Bridge - Caterham, Tulse Hill - Caterham · 1m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
Bus658, 434, 439 · 1m · £2 · every ~12 min
439 · 1m · £2 · every ~6 min
Whyteleafe South train station facilities and services
Whyteleafe South 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 Whyteleafe South.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Whyteleafe South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Whyteleafe South: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Whyteleafe South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Whyteleafe South: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short, steep ramps (below 1:10 gradient). Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1, outside the waiting room, 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.
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.
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.
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