Preston to Crawley by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Crawley

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston 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 00:57 View journey
Last train 21:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 340
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey AU$231.40 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 14m
Train operators 7

Preston to Crawley by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Preston to Crawley? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 340 kilometres.

Cost of train tickets between Preston and Crawley

The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Crawley start at AU$231.40. 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 Preston to Crawley is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 2 and a half 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.

Train timetable for travel between Preston and Crawley

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Preston to Crawley by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 03:57

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:18

  • First daily departure (weekend): 00:57

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 21:22

  • Average number of daily trains: 32 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 22 minutes

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Preston to Crawley?

On this route spanning 340 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 41 minutes.

How far in advance Preston and Crawley tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Preston and Crawley are available 2 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making your Preston to Crawley travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Crawley.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Crawley

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

The distance between Preston and Crawley is 340 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.