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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Crawley is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £16 - £26 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Crawley is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Town Centre East via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Crawley via Southampton Central and Barnham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Crawley?

The distance between Bournemouth and Crawley is 131 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Crawley without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £20 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Bournemouth to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Crawley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Crawley train from?

Bournemouth to Crawley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Crawley?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Crawley is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £20 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Crawley bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Crawley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Crawley train arrive?

Bournemouth to Crawley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Crawley is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Bournemouth to Crawley.

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

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
3h 10m
£20–53
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940 / ...
4h 39m
£17–26
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Crawleytrain
3h 17m
£48–107
Drive 96.2 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Crawleycar 96.2 mi
2h 4m
£24–35
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain
3h 25m
£57–131

Bournemouth to Crawley by bus

228Weekly Buses

3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Town Centre East via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Crawley via Southampton Central and Barnham in around 3h 17m.

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