Beyond Brighton
Crawley
By Gatwick, halfway to London
About Crawley
Crawley lies north of Brighton beside Gatwick Airport, roughly halfway to London. Trains from Brighton take about 34 minutes with one change, and Gatwick is about 10 minutes from Crawley station by direct train (National Rail). The town has County Mall, Tilgate Park with its lake and zoo, and Clip ’n Climb at Pease Pottage.
Why it's on our list
- About 35 minutes by train
- Next to Gatwick
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Crawley before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Crawley are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Airports
- Gatwick Airport3.0 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min