Portsmouth to Crawley by train

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Overview: trains from Portsmouth to Crawley

Find the key information for travelling by train from Portsmouth to Crawley, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:32 View journey
Last train 22:09 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 7m View journey
Distance (km) 71
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey AU$44.53 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 20m
Train operators 1

Taking the train from Portsmouth to Crawley

Ready to book a trip from Portsmouth to Crawley by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Portsmouth and Crawley

The cheapest train tickets from Portsmouth to Crawley start at AU$44.53. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Portsmouth to Crawley is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Portsmouth to Crawley train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Portsmouth to Crawley is at 05:32 and the last is at 22:09. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:12 and the last one is at 21:48. You can expect 20 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 54 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Portsmouth to Crawley

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 7 minutes, spanning 71 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Portsmouth and Crawley tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Portsmouth and Crawley are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Portsmouth to Crawley

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Portsmouth and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Crawley city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Portsmouth to Crawley

Want to know more about your journey from Portsmouth to Crawley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Portsmouth to Crawley covers 71 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.