Southend-on-Sea to Crawley by train
Crawley lies 78 km (49 mi) south-west of Southend-on-Sea, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 45 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 95 km (59 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Southend-on-Sea | Crawley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 295,310 | 124,008 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Southend Victoria railway station, Southend Central railway station, Thorpe Bay railway station | Ifield railway station |
| Postal codes | SS1–SS99 | OX8–SO21 |
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Common questions
How far is Crawley from Southend-on-Sea?
78 km (49 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Southend-on-Sea; by road roughly 95 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Crawley by train?
About 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Southend-on-Sea and Crawley?
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.