The average train between Preston and Crawley takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Crawley. 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 Preston and Crawley. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Crawley at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Crawley? 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 Preston to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Crawley station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Preston to Crawley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Crawley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crawley station.
Book your Preston to Crawley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Crawley is 340.6 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Crawley via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 24m.