How to travel from Hull to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Crewe is around 199km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hull to Crewe by train, bus 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 Manchester Piccadilly and then to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station and then to Crewe Christadelphian Hall.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance220km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Hull to Crewe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).

The distance between Hull and Crewe is around 199km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Hull and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Crewe is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Crewe. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Hull and Crewe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hull and Crewe. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hull to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Megabus UK and D&G Bus run regular bus services between Hull and Crewe. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Hull and Crewe. The distance is around 220km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).

How do I get from Hull to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Crewe

Transport options from Hull to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£40($47)
every 4 hours199km (123 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
£17($20)
4 times a week262km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£38($45)
on demand220km (136 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