How to travel from Dumfries to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Crewe is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dumfries 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 Carlisle and then to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Crewe.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance285km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Crewe by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Dumfries and Crewe is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Dumfries and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Crewe. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Dumfries and Crewe. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Dumfries and Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Dumfries and Crewe. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from Dumfries to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Crewe

Transport options from Dumfries to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£63($75)
every 3 hours279km (173 miles)
Train via Manchester Oxford Road3h 60m
£38($45)
every 3 hours309km (192 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 45m
£105($125)
every 4 hours661km (411 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£50($59)
on demand285km (177 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