How to travel from Crewe to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Edinburgh is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Crewe to Edinburgh 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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Fly

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated byeasyJet+ 6 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance379km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Edinburgh by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Crewe and Edinburgh is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (199 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Crewe and Edinburgh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Crewe and Edinburgh with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Crewe and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 3 hours 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 Crewe and Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Crewe and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Crewe to Edinburgh. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Crewe to Edinburgh typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Crewe and Edinburgh. The distance is around 379km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Crewe to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Edinburgh

Transport options from Crewe to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 55m
£145($170)
every 4 hours573km (356 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
£140($165)
hourly559km (347 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, Fly3h 10m
£100($115)
hourly511km (318 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane3h 55m
£100($120)
hourly606km (376 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£100($120)
every 2 hours388km (241 miles)
Train via Manchester Oxford Road4h 20m
£44($52)
5 times a day409km (254 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£66($78)
on demand379km (236 miles)

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Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh