Berlin to Crawley by train
Crawley lies 946 km (588 mi) west of Berlin, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 3 min at the speeds typical of Germany and United Kingdom rail, over roughly 1,154 km (717 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Berlin | Crawley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.4 million | 124,008 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Berlin Central Station, Berlin Anhalter Bahnhof, Berlin Brandenburger Tor station | Ifield railway station |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | OX8–SO21 |
Clocks in Crawley are 1 h behind Berlin right now, so a 8 h 3 min journey lands only 7 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Crawley
Crossing from Germany into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Berlin to Crawley
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Crawley
Live rooms and prices for Crawley are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Crawley
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Crawley from Berlin?
946 km (588 mi) in a straight line, west of Berlin; by road roughly 1,154 km (717 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Crawley by train?
About 8 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Crawley?
Crawley is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Crawley?
The Pound (GBP).
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.