How to travel from London to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Crewe is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from London 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.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Crewe

There are several options for getting from London to Crewe by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 1h 40m.

The distance between London and Crewe is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from London and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Crewe. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Crewe with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 40m.

Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between London and Crewe. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 40m, 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 London and Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 1h 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 London and Crewe. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from London to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Crewe

Transport options from London to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
£63($75)
every 30 mins253km (157 miles)
Train to Stoke-on-Trent1h 55m
£63($75)
hourly258km (160 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£46($55)
on demand269km (167 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