How to get to Crawley from Manchester

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Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Crawley

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Crawley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £69.

Distance: 298 km

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Coach

£91

Average Price

£129

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£35

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Cheapest

3h 36m

Average total duration

3h 6m

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30m

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4h 2m

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1h 2m

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3h 0m

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7h 7m

Average total duration

6h 37m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.7kg

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British Airways

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National Express

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from Manchester to Crawley

How to get to Crawley from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Crawley is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:109h30
Manchester
18:40Crawley
£301One-way
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FlixBus
09:109h30
Manchester
18:40Crawley
£301One-way
0 changes

Fastest

FlixBus
22:597h51
Manchester
06:50Crawley
£431One-way
0 changes

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FlixBus
09:309h15
Manchester
18:45Crawley
£381One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Manchester to Crawley

Travel to Crawley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Crawley.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Crawley including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Crawley is a coach with an average price of £26.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Crawley:

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Crawley costing on average £60.

A coach is £43 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Crawley costing on average £69.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Crawley is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Crawley take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 42m.

Coach takes on average 7h 45m.

The Manchester to Crawley distance is approximately 298 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Crawley is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 12 coaches per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Crawley as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Crawley:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Crawley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Crawley by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Crawley by coach.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Crawley by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Crawley:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Crawley often also extend their vacation to go to London, Croydon, Greenwich, Stratford, Tottenham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Crawley and these popular destinations at a great price.

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