How to travel from Derby to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Crewe is around 79km (49 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 56min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Derby 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.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station and then to Crewe Christadelphian Hall.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Crewe.

  • Duration56min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Western Cars

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration56min
  • Distance79km (49 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Derby to Crewe by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).

The distance between Derby and Crewe is around 79km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Derby and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Crewe is to take a taxi which takes around 56min and will set you back approx £120 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Crewe. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Crewe with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 10m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Derby and Crewe. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Derby and Crewe. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Megabus UK and D&G Bus run regular bus services between Derby and Crewe. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Derby and Crewe. The distance is around 79km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £20 ($24).

How do I get from Derby to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Crewe

Transport options from Derby to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
£20($24)
every 2 hours81km (51 miles)
Bus
2h 10m
£10($12)
3 times a week85km (53 miles)
Taxi
56min
£120($140)
on demand79km (49 miles)
Drive
56min
£14($17)
on demand79km (49 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Derby and Crewe

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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