How to travel from Carlisle to Crewe, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Crewe.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then take the train to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Crewe

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Crewe

Transport options from Carlisle to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
£55($65)
every 3 hours226km (140 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly2h 30m
£42($50)
every 2 hours243km (151 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 55m
£31($37)
once daily247km (153 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£41($48)
on demand233km (145 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