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Crewe Heritage Centre
Crewe's main heritage museum with railway exhibits, signal box, and locomotives explaining the town's engineering story.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$19
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$24
Fastest journey on Sep 15
4 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
4 h 22 m
Buses on Sep 15
13
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Crewe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Crewe will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 13 buses from London to Crewe, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 237 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $443.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $443 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Crewe:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Crewe costing on average $88 (€72).
A bus is $413 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Crewe costing on average $443 (€360).
Other travel options to Crewe take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 58m.
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $97 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€55). The journey takes 4h 21m versus 3h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Crewe buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 4:25 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h26 | 4:25 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 5h45 | 12:15 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h10 | 12:15 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h50 | 12:20 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h25 | 2:30 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 2:30 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 5h55 | 5:55 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h10 | 5:20 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h05 | 8:35 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h25 | 8:35 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 10:30 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h20 | 10:30 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London to Crewe run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 147 miles (237 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 147 miles (237 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Crewe — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Crewe trip today.
Crewe's main heritage museum with railway exhibits, signal box, and locomotives explaining the town's engineering story.
Volunteer-run local museum covering village history, archives, and changing displays in nearby Nantwich for wider area context.
Historic atmospheric museum in a timber-framed building, showing civic history and period interiors in nearby Nantwich.
Major public park with lake, woodland, play areas, and sports facilities; one of Crewe's best places for a relaxed walk.
Recently improved town-centre square hosting events and giving visitors an easy introduction to modern Crewe.
Historic residential district linked to the railway era, interesting for urban character and Crewe's planned-town origins.
A flaky pastry pie filled with Cheshire cheese, onion, potato, and apple. It is a classic county dish linking Crewe to wider Cheshire food heritage.
A salty, crumbly cow's milk cheese from Cheshire, often eaten with bread or apples. It is one of England's oldest recorded cheeses.
A traditional fruit cake made with dried fruit and warming spice. It is associated with local fairs and family baking across Cheshire.
Popular casual dining spot serving pizzas, burgers, grills, and desserts. Lively, family-friendly atmosphere near the town centre.
Established Indian restaurant known locally for reliable curries, tandoori dishes, and friendly service in a comfortable setting.
Well-known modern British pub dining in a historic setting, popular for steaks, classics, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while rail fares can be high. Budget eats and pubs are widely available.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafes: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or tip about 10% for good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Crewe by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Crewe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Crewe buses use the London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Crewe bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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