How to travel from Holyhead to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Crewe is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Holyhead to Crewe by train 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 Crewe.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Crewe by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Holyhead and Crewe is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Holyhead and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Crewe is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Crewe. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Holyhead and Crewe with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2hrs.

Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Holyhead and Crewe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Holyhead and Crewe. We recommend that you drive to Crewe. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Holyhead and Crewe. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £42 ($50).

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Transport options from Holyhead to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£42($50)
every 4 hours169km (105 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£30($36)
on demand174km (108 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