Crawley to Leicester by train

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Overview: trains from Crawley to Leicester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Crawley to Leicester, 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 05:28 View journey
Last train 23:38 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 181
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey €95.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr
Train operators 7

Travelling from Crawley to Leicester by train

Considering a train trip from Crawley to Leicester? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Crawley and Leicester

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: €95.50

  • 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

  • Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Train timetable for travel between Crawley and Leicester

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

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:28

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:38

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:36

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:30

  • Average number of daily trains: 38 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 26 minutes

Crawley to Leicester distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 181 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 26 minutes.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 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.

Making the most of your Crawley to Leicester travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Leicester.

FAQs about the train journey from Crawley to Leicester

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

The total distance from Crawley to Leicester is 181 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.