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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 193 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Birmingham:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Birmingham costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 29m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Birmingham from Crawley by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Crawley to Birmingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Birmingham:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Birmingham costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 29m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crawley and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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