The average train between Crawley and Essex takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Crawley to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Crawley and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crawley is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Crawley to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Essex. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges station and arriving at White Notley station via London Bridge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Crawley to Essex train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.
Crawley to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at White Notley station.
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The distance between Crawley and Essex is 96.1 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Three Bridges to White Notley via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 30m.