How to travel from Bath to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Crewe is around 244km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bath 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

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Stoke-On-Trent and then to Crewe Christadelphian Hall.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance244km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Bath to Crewe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Bath and Crewe is around 244km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Bath and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Crewe. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

CrossCountry, London Midland, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Bath and Crewe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Crewe. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Stoke-On-Trent. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

National Express, First Potteries, First Bristol and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bath and Crewe. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Bath and Crewe. The distance is around 244km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Crewe

Transport options from Bath to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£63($75)
hourly246km (153 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)3h 15m
£84($100)
hourly264km (164 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 30m
£240($285)
every 4 hours424km (264 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
£12($14)
once daily264km (164 miles)
Bus via Cabot Circus6hrs
£16($19)
twice daily282km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£42($50)
on demand244km (151 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