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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Crawley is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 15m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Crawley station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Crawley?

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

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cardiff to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Crawley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Crawley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Crawley is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Crawley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Crawley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Crawley?

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

Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 745+ hotels available in Crawley.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 39m
£73–137
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk940
5h 15m
£19–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 201
4h 40m
£35–82
Drive 163.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Crawleycar 163.9 mi
3h 1m
£41–59
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
5h 39m
£51–169

Cardiff to Crawley by train and bus

191Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Crawley, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Reading, Gatwick Airport, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to North Terminal Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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