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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Crawley is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Crawley is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Town Centre East via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Crawley via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Watford to Crawley?

The distance between Watford and Crawley is 46 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £23 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Watford to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Crawley bus from?

Watford to Crawley bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Crawley train from?

Watford to Crawley train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Crawley?

The best way to get from Watford to Crawley is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £27 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Watford to Crawley bus arrive?

Watford to Crawley bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Watford to Crawley train arrive?

Watford to Crawley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Watford to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Crawley is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Watford to Crawley.

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

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Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 691+ hotels available in Crawley.

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

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

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 Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain London Victoria - Havant / ...
1h 37m
£23–33
Drive 47.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watford to Crawleycar 47.2 mi
1h 26m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 22m
£13–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watford to Crawleytaxi 47.2 mi
1h 26m
£95–120
Train via London St Pancras International
1. Take the train from Watford High Street to London Eustontrain Watford Junction - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Crawleytrain Peterborough - Horsham / ...
2h 29m
£43–45

Watford to Crawley by train

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Distance: 46 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Crawley via Clapham Junction in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Town Centre East via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 2h 22m.

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