York to Crawley by train

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Overview: trains from York to Crawley

Find the key information for travelling by train from York 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 04:38 View journey
Last train 22:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 323
Trains / day 51 View all
Cheapest journey £63.77 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 9m
Train operators 8

Discover York to Crawley by train

Planning a train adventure from York to Crawley? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between York and Crawley

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: £63.77

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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York to Crawley train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from York to Crawley is at 04:40 and the last is at 22:25. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:38 and the last one is at 22:13. You can expect 51 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 16 minutes.

Train duration for trips from York to Crawley

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 14 minutes, crossing a total distance of 323 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between York and Crawley?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Crawley

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Crawley.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Crawley

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

The distance between York and Crawley is 323 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.