How to travel from Bournemouth to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Crewe is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Crewe by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CreweBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance355km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Crewe by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).

The distance between Bournemouth and Crewe is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Bournemouth and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Crewe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Crewe. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Bournemouth and Crewe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Bournemouth and Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 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 Bournemouth and Crewe. The distance is around 355km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

How do I get from Bournemouth to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Crewe

Transport options from Bournemouth to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 30m
£230($270)
every 4 hours365km (227 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£115($140)
hourly429km (267 miles)
Train via Wolverhampton4h 5m
£100($120)
every 4 hours363km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£62($73)
on demand355km (221 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