How to travel from Inverness to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Crewe is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Inverness to Crewe by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Crewe.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station then take the train to Crewe.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance624km (388 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Crewe by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).

The distance between Inverness and Crewe is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (311 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Inverness and Crewe by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Crewe is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Crewe. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Inverness and Crewe with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 8h 40m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Crewe. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Inverness and Crewe. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Inverness and Crewe. Flights depart from Inverness (INV) and arrive at Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Inverness and Crewe with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

easyJet and Loganair fly between Inverness and Crewe. Flights depart from Inverness (INV) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Inverness to Crewe typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Inverness (INV) 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 Inverness and Crewe. The distance is around 624km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Crewe is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Crewe

Transport options from Inverness to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
£140($165)
every 4 hours531km (330 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
£190($225)
hourly699km (434 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 25m
£150($175)
4 times a day682km (424 miles)
Train to Crewe8h 40m
£46($55)
6 times a week686km (426 miles)
Train via Newcastle9h 15m
£90($110)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 10m
£80($95)
twice daily664km (412 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
£110($130)
on demand624km (388 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