How to travel from Crewe to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Glasgow is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Crewe to Glasgow by train, bus, 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 Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated byeasyJet+ 6 others

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Train via Preston

Take the train to Preston and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Preston then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Crewe and Glasgow is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Crewe and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Glasgow. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Crewe and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Crewe and Glasgow. Trains depart 4 times a day 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 Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Crewe and Glasgow. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Crewe to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Crewe to Glasgow typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Crewe to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Glasgow

Transport options from Crewe to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 35m
£145($170)
every 4 hours521km (323 miles)
Train and Plane2h 40m
£140($165)
hourly476km (296 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, Fly2h 60m
£86($100)
hourly529km (329 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 35m
£100($115)
hourly565km (351 miles)
Train via Preston + 2 similar
3hrs
£95($115)
hourly388km (241 miles)
Train3h 10m
£95($110)
4 times a day388km (241 miles)
Train via Manchester Oxford Road4h 20m
£44($52)
twice daily409km (254 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 40m
£41($48)
once daily389km (242 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£67($79)
on demand385km (239 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow