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Doncaster to Crawley by train
| First train | 07:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:43 | |
| Departure station | Doncaster | |
| Arrival station | Crawley | |
| Journey time | From 2h 51m | |
| Distance | 171 miles (276 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southern |
Travelling from Doncaster to Crawley by train
Looking to travel from Doncaster to Crawley by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 57 minutes to travel from Doncaster to Crawley by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 51 minutes though. You'll usually find 6 trains per day running along the 171 miles (276 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Crawley, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to get to Crawley. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Doncaster to Crawley in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Doncaster to Crawley
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