How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

👋 Also check out CreweNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via York

Take the train to York then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Crewe.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Crewe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Crewe is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 3h 10m.

TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and LNER run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Crewe. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via York + 1 similar
3hrs
£49($58)
hourly289km (180 miles)
Train3h 10m
£45($53)
every 4 hours285km (177 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
£19($23)
4 times a day347km (216 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£51($60)
on demand293km (182 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle upon Tyne and Crewe

Train operators

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