How to travel from Dundee to Crewe, United Kingdom
The distance between Dundee and Crewe is around 468km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dundee to Crewe by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Crewe → Dundee if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Aberdeen, Fly
Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Crewe.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station then take the train to Crewe.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Crewe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dundee to Crewe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Dundee and Crewe is around 468km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Dundee and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dundee to Crewe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Crewe. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dundee and Crewe with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 5h 55m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Dundee and Crewe. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 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 Dundee and Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Dundee and Crewe. The distance is around 468km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Crewe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Aberdeen, Fly + 5 similar | 3h 30m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 586km (364 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 15m | £150($175) | twice daily | 736km (457 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 15m | £105($125) | hourly | 588km (365 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, plane | 4h 30m | £240($280) | hourly | 750km (466 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 50m | £105($125) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5h 20m | £165($200) | hourly | 837km (520 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 30m | £105($125) | every 2 hours | 477km (297 miles) |
| Train via Haymarket | 5h 50m | £57($68) | every 3 hours | 499km (310 miles) |
| Train to Crewe | 5h 55m | £42($50) | once a week | 481km (299 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 15m | £53($63) | twice daily | 521km (324 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | £81($95) | on demand | 468km (291 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dundee and Crewe
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Crewe
The following major airports near Crewe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Crewe
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Crewe
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Crewe