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How to get from Crawley to Hailsham by bus and train?

From Crawley to Hailsham by bus and train

To get from Crawley to Hailsham in Wealden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to Brighton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 98 bus from Railway Station, Polegate station to Old Railway Bridge, Hailsham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 9898
Walk to Hailsham
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Crawley
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Eastbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Polegate
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Polegate
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9898
    Wait for bus
    98
    Bexhill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Railway Bridge, Hailsham
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hailsham
    Walk to
    Hailsham
    Vicarage Lane
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Crawley to Hailsham by bus and train via THAMESLINK, SOUTHERN and 51

To get from Crawley to Hailsham in Wealden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to Brighton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 51 bus from Railway Station, Polegate station to Old Railway Bridge, Hailsham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 5151
Walk to Hailsham
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Crawley
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Eastbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Polegate
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Polegate
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Heathfield
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Railway Bridge, Hailsham
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hailsham
    Walk to
    Hailsham
    Vicarage Lane
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Crawley to Hailsham

The distance between Crawley, Wealden and Hailsham, Wealden is approximately 80.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crawley to Hailsham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wealden – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Crawley

Crawley is located at Crawley, Wealden and the nearest public transport station is South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport.

Train stations close to Crawley:

  • Gatwick Airport

Bus stations close to Crawley:

  • South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal Coach Station, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal

Public transport stations close to Hailsham, Wealden

Hailsham is located at Vicarage Lane, Wealden and the nearest public transport station is Sussex Avenue, Hailsham.

Bus stations close to Hailsham:

  • Sussex Avenue, Hailsham
  • Forest View, Hailsham
  • Hailsham Community College, Hailsham

Alternative route from Crawley to Hailsham by bus and train via THAMESLINK, SOUTHERN and 51

To get from Crawley to Hailsham in Wealden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to Brighton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 51 bus from Railway Station, Polegate station to Old Railway Bridge, Hailsham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 5151
Walk to Hailsham
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Crawley
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Eastbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Polegate
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Polegate
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Heathfield
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Railway Bridge, Hailsham
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hailsham
    Walk to
    Hailsham
    Vicarage Lane
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Crawley to Hailsham?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 98.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Crawley to Hailsham?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct train between Crawley and Hailsham?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Crawley to Hailsham?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Brighton station near Crawley in London to Brighton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Brighton station near Hailsham in Wealden.

  • How long does it take to travel from Crawley to Hailsham by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Crawley in London and Hailsham in Wealden by train and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Crawley to get to Hailsham?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Brighton station near Crawley in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Crawley and Hailsham?

    Get off the train at the Brighton stop, which is closest to Hailsham in Wealden.