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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Crawley is to bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Crawley is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Crawley station. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Station Way via North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Three Bridges via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Leicester to Crawley?

The distance between Leicester and Crawley is 131 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £60 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Leicester to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Crawley bus from?

Leicester to Crawley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Crawley train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Crawley?

The best way to get from Leicester to Crawley is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Leicester to Crawley bus arrive?

Leicester to Crawley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.

Where does the Leicester to Crawley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Crawley is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Leicester to Crawley.

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

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Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 739+ hotels available in Crawley.

Leicester to Crawley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Crawley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Three Bridgestrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 59m
£63–86
Bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk905 / ...
4h 40m
£20–29
Drive 139.2 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Crawleycar 139.2 mi
2h 27m
£35–50
Train via Crawley
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Crawleytrain Peterborough - Horsham / ...
2h 34m
£64–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 230
4h 50m
£27–42

Leicester to Crawley by train

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Distance: 130.6 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Three Bridges via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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