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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Crawley is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Crawley is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £50 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Town Centre East via Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Crawley via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester to Crawley?

The distance between Manchester and Crawley is 217 miles. The road distance is 227 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £50 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Manchester to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Crawley bus from?

Manchester to Crawley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Crawley train from?

Manchester to Crawley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Crawley?

The best way to get from Manchester to Crawley is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £50 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Manchester to Crawley bus arrive?

Manchester to Crawley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Manchester to Crawley train arrive?

Manchester to Crawley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Crawley is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Manchester to Crawley.

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

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Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 712+ hotels available in Crawley.

Manchester to Crawley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Crawleytrain London Victoria - Havant / ...
3h 17m
£51–229
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Crawleytrain London Victoria - Havant / ...
6h 4m
£22–77
Drive 225.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Crawleycar 225.7 mi
4h 13m
£55–79
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Three Bridgestrain
3h 51m
£78–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk980
6h 40m
£22–47
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
4h 47m
£50–162
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
5h 10m
£54–150
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain
4h 51m
£94–236

Manchester to Crawley by train and subway

241Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Crawley.

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Distance: 215.8 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Crawley via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gatwick Airport South Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 6h 20m. FlixBus-eu also services this route every 4 hours.

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