Bournemouth to Crawley by train
Crawley lies 127 km (79 mi) east of Bournemouth, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 13 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 155 km (96 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bournemouth | Crawley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 163,600 | 124,008 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Boscombe railway station, Pokesdown railway station | Ifield railway station |
| Postal codes | BH1–BH7 | OX8–SO21 |
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Common questions
How far is Crawley from Bournemouth?
127 km (79 mi) in a straight line, east of Bournemouth; by road roughly 155 km (96 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Crawley by train?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bournemouth 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.