How to travel from Edinburgh to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh and Crewe is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Edinburgh 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.

👋 Also check out CreweEdinburgh if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated byeasyJet+ 9 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Crewe.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance379km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Crewe by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).

The distance between Edinburgh and Crewe is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (199 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Crewe is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Crewe. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Edinburgh and Crewe with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3hrs.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Edinburgh and Crewe. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3hrs, 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 Edinburgh and Crewe. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Crewe. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Manchester (MAN) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Edinburgh to Crewe. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Edinburgh to Crewe typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN).

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 Edinburgh and Crewe. The distance is around 379km (236 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 Edinburgh to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Crewe

Transport options from Edinburgh to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 60m
£150($180)
every 4 hours573km (356 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
£140($165)
hourly558km (347 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train3h 20m
£95($110)
hourly511km (318 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
£100($115)
hourly606km (377 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£100($120)
every 2 hours386km (240 miles)
Train via Manchester Oxford Road4h 25m
£44($52)
every 3 hours409km (254 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£66($78)
on demand379km (236 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