How to travel from Dover to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Crewe is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dover to Crewe 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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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance405km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Dover to Crewe by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 2h 60m.

The distance between Dover and Crewe is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (210 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Dover and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Crewe. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Euston. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Dover and Crewe. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Dover and Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Dover and Crewe. The distance is around 405km (252 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 Dover to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Dover to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Crewe

Transport options from Dover to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 60m
£100($120)
every 2 hours378km (235 miles)
Train via London Bridge3h 30m
£105($125)
hourly380km (236 miles)
Train via London Bridge3h 45m
£105($125)
hourly385km (239 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 20m
£265($315)
every 4 hours432km (269 miles)
Train to Stratford International, Fly4h 25m
£465($550)
every 4 hours981km (609 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£70($83)
on demand405km (252 miles)

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Train operators

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