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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Crawley is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Crawley is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Town Centre East via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Reading to Crawley?

The distance between Reading and Crawley is 56 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £28 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Reading to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Crawley bus from?

Reading to Crawley bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Crawley?

The best way to get from Reading to Crawley is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £28 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Reading to Crawley bus arrive?

Reading to Crawley bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Crawley is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Reading to Crawley.

Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 696+ hotels available in Crawley.

Reading to Crawley - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Crawley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
1h 51m
£28–38
Drive 55.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Crawleycar 55.9 mi
1h 8m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 21m
£36–61

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Crawley.

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Distance: 55.9 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Town Centre East via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 2h 21m.

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