What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Crawley?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Crawley is to bus and train which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Crawley?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Crawley is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Town Centre East via Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Three Bridges via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Derby to Crawley?

The distance between Derby and Crawley is 161 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Crawley without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £80 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Crawley?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Derby to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Crawley bus from?

Derby to Crawley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Crawley train from?

Derby to Crawley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train, bus or fly from Derby to Crawley?

The best way to get from Derby to Crawley is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 21m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Derby to Crawley bus arrive?

Derby to Crawley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Crawley train arrive?

Derby to Crawley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Crawley is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Derby to Crawley.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Crawley?

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Where can I stay near Crawley?

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There are 7 ways to get from Derby to Crawley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Three Bridgestrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 31m
£80–127
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk004 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Crawleytrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 4m
£30–54
Drive 164.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Crawleycar 164.3 mi
2h 52m
£41–59
Fly from East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EMA - LGW
5h 21m
£65–147
Train via Crawley
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Crawleytrain Peterborough - Horsham / ...
3h 11m
£81–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230
6h 40m
£41–93
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHX - LGW
5h 28m
£86–491

Derby to Crawley by train

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Crawley, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Three Bridges via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Jet2.com, and three other airlines fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) twice daily.

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