How to travel from Brighton to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Crewe is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brighton 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.

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Train via London Victoria

Take the train to London Victoria and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance366km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Crewe by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 3hrs.

The distance between Brighton and Crewe is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Brighton and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £66 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Crewe. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Gatwick Express and Southern Service run train services between Brighton and Crewe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Brighton and Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to London Victoria and then to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Crewe. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Brighton and Crewe. The distance is around 366km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).

How do I get from Brighton to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Crewe

Transport options from Brighton to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via London Victoria + 1 similar
3hrs
£66($78)
every 3 hours343km (213 miles)
Train3h 10m
£89($105)
hourly340km (211 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 25m
£120($140)
hourly801km (497 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£63($75)
on demand366km (227 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Brighton and Crewe

Train operators

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