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Compare train and coach for Crawley to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Southampton:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Southampton costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 52m.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-20.66. The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Southampton:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Southampton costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 12 coaches per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crawley and Southampton 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 Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Southampton by coach.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
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