How to travel from Chester to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Crewe is around 34km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 24min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chester to Crewe by train, bus, taxi 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.

  • Duration24min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Transport for Wales

+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Crewe Christadelphian Hall.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

Arriva UK

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Crewe.

  • Duration39min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated by

Taxi Chester

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car
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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration39min
  • Distance39km (24 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Chester to Crewe by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 24min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).

The distance between Chester and Crewe is around 34km (21 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 32km (20 miles)

It takes around 24min to get from Chester and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 39min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 24min and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Crewe. It typically takes around 24min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chester and Crewe with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 24min.

Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Chester and Crewe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 24min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chester and Crewe. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chester and Crewe with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 15m.

Arriva UK run regular bus services between Chester and Crewe. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 24min.

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 Chester and Crewe. The distance is around 39km (24 miles) by road and it will take around 39min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 24min and will usually cost around £19 ($23).

How do I get from Chester to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Crewe

Transport options from Chester to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
24min
£19($23)
hourly34km (21 miles)
Bus
1h 15m
£5($6)
5 times a day41km (25 miles)
Taxi
39min
£72($85)
on demand39km (24 miles)
Drive
39min
£7($8)
on demand39km (24 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