How to travel from Reading to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Reading and Crewe is around 239km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reading 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 Stafford.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Reading to Crewe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £78 ($90).

The distance between Reading and Crewe is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Reading and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reading to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £78 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Crewe. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stafford. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Reading and Crewe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Reading and Crewe. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reading to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Megabus UK and D&G Bus run regular bus services between Reading and Crewe. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Stafford. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Reading and Crewe. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £78 ($90).

How do I get from Reading to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Crewe

Transport options from Reading to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£78($90)
hourly241km (150 miles)
Train via Coventry2h 35m
£76($90)
hourly239km (148 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
£17($20)
6 times a week255km (159 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£43($51)
on demand249km (155 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