Is there a direct train from Preston to Crawley?

The journey between Preston and Crawley usually involves 6 changes of train.We usually find at least one departure on the route from Preston to Crawley every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Preston to Crawley?

The Preston to Crawley train travel takes about 3 hours and 41 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Preston to Crawley train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Crawley leaving Preston at around 03:57 and the last train leaving at around 21:18.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Preston at around 00:57, with the final departure at 21:22.

Preston to Crawley by train

First train

00:57
Last train

21:22

Avg changes

1
Fastest journey

3hr 41m

Distance

340 kilometres
Trains per day

32

Avg. journey time

5hr 14m
Train operators

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 €139.91. 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 20 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Preston to Crawley by train?

The distance between Preston and Crawley is 340 kilometres.

How much does the train from Preston to Crawley cost?

The lowest fare on this route is €139.91. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Preston to Crawley?

Tickets for this journey become available 2 and a half months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Preston to Crawley by train?

The fastest journey is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Crawley to Preston by train

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Preston to Crawley by train

Cost of train tickets between Preston and Crawley

Train timetable for travel between Preston and Crawley

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

How far in advance Preston and Crawley tickets go on sale

Making your Preston to Crawley travels smooth and enjoyable

Frequently asked questions

How far is Preston to Crawley by train?

How much does the train from Preston to Crawley cost?

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Preston to Crawley?

What’s the travel time from Preston to Crawley by train?

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