Luton to Crawley by train
Crawley lies 87 km (54 mi) south of Luton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 50 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 106 km (66 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Luton | Crawley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 225,262 | 124,008 |
| Elevation | 117 m (384 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Luton railway station, Leagrave railway station, Luton Bute Street railway station | Ifield railway station |
| Postal codes | EX14–TQ13 | OX8–SO21 |
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Common questions
How far is Crawley from Luton?
87 km (54 mi) in a straight line, south of Luton; by road roughly 106 km (66 mi).
How long does it take to get from Luton to Crawley by train?
About 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Luton 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.