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CrawleyPortsmouth

Crawley to Portsmouth by train

Portsmouth lies 73 km (45 mi) south-west of Crawley, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 42 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 89 km (55 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

CrawleyPortsmouth

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CrawleyPortsmouth
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population124,008208,100
Elevation84 m (276 ft)6 m (20 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Stations on recordIfield railway stationCosham railway station, Fratton railway station, Paulsgrove Halt railway station
Postal codesOX8–SO21PO5

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Common questions

How far is Portsmouth from Crawley?

73 km (45 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Crawley; by road roughly 89 km (55 mi).

How long does it take to get from Crawley to Portsmouth by train?

About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Crawley and Portsmouth?

No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.