How to travel from Ipswich to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Crewe is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ipswich 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.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Crewe.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Crewe by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Ipswich and Crewe is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Ipswich and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Crewe. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station and Euston station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Ipswich and Crewe. Trains depart every 30 mins 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 Ipswich and Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Crewe. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Ipswich and Crewe. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Ipswich to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Crewe

Transport options from Ipswich to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3hrs
£100($120)
every 30 mins368km (228 miles)
Train via Ely4h 20m
£79($95)
every 4 hours320km (199 miles)
Train via Cambridge4h 25m
£95($115)
hourly372km (231 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 25m
£260($310)
every 4 hours421km (262 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5h 10m
£355($420)
hourly1,162km (722 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£57($67)
on demand325km (202 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