Reading to Crawley by train
Crawley lies 67 km (41 mi) south-east of Reading, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 38 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 81 km (51 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Reading | Crawley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 318,014 | 124,008 |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Tilehurst railway station, Reading West, Reading Green Park railway station | Ifield railway station |
| Postal codes | RG1–RG6 | OX8–SO21 |
Where to book trains from Reading to Crawley
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Common questions
How far is Crawley from Reading?
67 km (41 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Reading; by road roughly 81 km (51 mi).
How long does it take to get from Reading to Crawley by train?
About 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Reading 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.