How to travel from Nottingham to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Crewe is around 102km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Crewe.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station and then to Crewe Christadelphian Hall.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance102km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Crewe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).

The distance between Nottingham and Crewe is around 102km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (55 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Nottingham and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Crewe is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Crewe. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nottingham and Crewe with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 40m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Nottingham and Crewe. Trains depart every 2 hours 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nottingham and Crewe. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Megabus UK and D&G Bus run regular bus services between Nottingham and Crewe. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Crewe. The distance is around 102km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

How do I get from Nottingham to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Crewe

Transport options from Nottingham to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
£25($29)
every 2 hours107km (66 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
£13($15)
once daily141km (88 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£18($21)
on demand102km (64 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nottingham 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