The distance between Cardiff and Crewe is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cardiff to Crewe by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Crewe → Cardiff if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Crewe.
Transport for Wales
Take the bus to Liverpool One then take the train to Crewe.
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There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Crewe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).
The distance between Cardiff and Crewe is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Cardiff and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Crewe. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cardiff and Crewe with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 40m.
Transport for Wales run train services between Cardiff and Crewe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cardiff and Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Crewe. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 40m | £76($90) | hourly | 222km (138 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 25m | £34($40) | twice a week | 377km (234 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £44($52) | on demand | 254km (158 miles) |
Transport for Wales
London Midland
The following major airports near Crewe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.