The distance between Carlisle and Crewe is around 226km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Carlisle 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.
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Take the train to Crewe.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then take the train to Crewe.
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There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Crewe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).
The distance between Carlisle and Crewe is around 226km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Carlisle and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Crewe. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carlisle and Crewe with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 55m.
Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Carlisle and Crewe. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Carlisle and Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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 Carlisle and Crewe. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £55($65) | every 3 hours | 226km (140 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 2h 30m | £42($50) | every 2 hours | 243km (151 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 55m | £31($37) | once daily | 247km (153 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £41($48) | on demand | 233km (145 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Crewe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.