How to travel from Aberdeen to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Crewe is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Crewe by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Crewe.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station then take the train to Crewe.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Crewe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Aberdeen and Crewe is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (280 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Aberdeen and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Crewe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Crewe. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Aberdeen and Crewe. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Crewe is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Crewe. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Crewe. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Crewe

Transport options from Aberdeen to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 40m
£165($195)
every 4 hours703km (437 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
£130($155)
every 3 hours590km (367 miles)
Train via Newcastle8h 20m
£81($95)
4 times a day744km (462 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 50m
£59($70)
twice daily623km (387 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£100($115)
on demand571km (355 miles)

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Airports near Crewe

The following major airports near Crewe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Crewe
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Crewe
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Crewe