How to travel from Doncaster to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Crewe is around 128km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Doncaster 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 Stockport and then to Crewe.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tibshelf M1 Motorway Services then Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station and then to Crewe Christadelphian Hall.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance137km (85 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Crewe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).

The distance between Doncaster and Crewe is around 128km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (61 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Doncaster and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Crewe. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockport. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Doncaster and Crewe. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Doncaster and Crewe. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Doncaster to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tibshelf M1 Motorway Services, Alfreton Newtonwood Lane 28-29 and Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Megabus UK and D&G Bus run regular bus services between Doncaster and Crewe. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Stockport and then to Crewe. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Doncaster and Crewe. The distance is around 137km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £33 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Crewe

Transport options from Doncaster to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
£33($39)
every 3 hours128km (79 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
£22($26)
once a week186km (116 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£24($28)
on demand137km (85 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