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Trains from Crawley (CRW) to Leicester (LEI)

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66

train journeys
per day

112

miles (181 kms)

2hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

05:28 / 23:46

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Crawley (CRW) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 66 scheduled rail journeys between Crawley and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 66 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Crawley to Leicester is approximately 112 miles (181 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 44 mins.

Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Crawley and Leicester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Crawley to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 34 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Crawley to Leicester

Journeys from Crawley to Leicester Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:28
    2 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    08:08
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:38
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:01
    2 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    08:39
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:07
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    08:48
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:22
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    09:08
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:29
    2 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    09:08
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:52
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    09:39
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:02
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    09:39
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:09
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    09:48
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:32
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    10:09
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:39
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    10:20
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:02
    2 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    10:36
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:08
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:29
    2 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    11:07
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:39
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    11:17
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:59
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:36
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:08
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:29
    2 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    12:05
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:38
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    12:17
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:59
    2 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    12:35
    Crawley
    Leicester
    Crawley to Leicester

About Crawley Station

Station name Crawley (CRW)
Address Crawley station, Station Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:20
Saturday 06:10 - 20:20
Sunday 08:40 - 18:20
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Crawley and Leicester

The travel time between Crawley and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 44 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Crawley and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 66 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:46.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Crawley & Leicester. owever, there are 66 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Crawley and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Crawley and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.