How to travel from Norwich to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Crewe is around 324km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Norwich to Crewe by train, bus, 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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Fly

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £445($525)
Operated byKLM+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Ely then Nuneaton and then to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Newcastle Town Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Crewe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £445 ($525).

The distance between Norwich and Crewe is around 324km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Norwich and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Crewe is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £445 ($525).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Crewe. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ely and Nuneaton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Norwich and Crewe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Norwich and Crewe. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street and Newcastle Town Centre Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Norwich and Crewe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Norwich and Crewe. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) and arrive at Manchester (MAN) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Norwich to Crewe. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Norwich to Crewe typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) 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 Norwich and Crewe. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Crewe

Transport options from Norwich to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 60m
£445($525)
every 4 hours769km (478 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
£330($395)
hourly784km (487 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
£87($105)
hourly345km (215 miles)
Train via Nottingham4h 20m
£62($73)
every 2 hours324km (202 miles)
Bus
5h 60m
£29($34)
5 times a week365km (227 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£59($70)
on demand340km (211 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Norwich and Crewe

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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