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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Crawley is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Crawley is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Town Centre East via Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Wales to Crawley?

The distance between Wales and Crawley is 166 miles. The road distance is 164.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Wales to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Crawley bus from?

Wales to Crawley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Crawley train from?

Wales to Crawley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Crawley?

The best way to get from Wales to Crawley is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Wales to Crawley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wales to Crawley train arrive?

Wales to Crawley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Wales to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Crawley is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Wales to Crawley.

Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 736+ hotels available in Crawley.

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There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Crawley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 38m
£75–141
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
5h 25m
£24–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 201
4h 45m
£36–82
Drive 163.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Crawleycar 163.9 mi
3h 1m
£40–58

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Distance: 164.7 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Wales and Crawley, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Town Centre East via Reading, Gatwick Airport, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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