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Compare train and coach for Crawley to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 172 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Bristol from Crawley by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Crawley to Bristol 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 Bristol:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Bristol costing on average £46.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 21 coaches per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crawley and Bristol as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Metrobus to go to Bristol by coach.
- 20 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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