The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE)
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
81
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 81 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Crewe station (CRE) on Tue, Jan 20, 67 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jan 20 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Tue, Jan 20 the slowest trains will take 35 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.
L10103
L10098 · L09054
L10101 · L09042
L10086 · L09051
L10359
C72466
W02462
W02870
W02805
W02830Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) trains for today, Monday, January 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W02462 | On time 5:04 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h30 | 5:34 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72466 | On time 5:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h29 | 5:40 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10359 | On time 5:23 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 6:22 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02456 | On time 5:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 6:29 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02367 | On time 6:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 6:37 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09185 | On time 6:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 6:59 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64716 | On time 6:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 7:08 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09027 | 6:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 7:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10128 · L09027 | On time 6:42 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h57 | 7:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
Y25058 · L09208 | On time 6:50 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h09 | 7:59 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W02449 | On time 6:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h36 | 7:30 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09208 | On time 7:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 7:59 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64718 | On time 7:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h39 | 8:09 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09029 | 7:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 8:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10132 · L09029 | 7:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 8:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W02913 | 7:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h37 | 8:31 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09202 | 8:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 8:58 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64720 | On time 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 9:08 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09039 | On time 8:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 9:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10126 · L09039 | On time 8:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 9:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W02898 | On time 8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 9:29 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09224 | On time 9:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 9:58 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64722 | On time 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h39 | 10:09 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09054 | On time 9:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 10:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10098 · L09054 | On time 9:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 10:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
L02116 | 9:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 10:29 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09214 | On time 10:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 10:58 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64724 | On time 10:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 11:08 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09053 | On time 10:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 11:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10127 · L09053 | On time 10:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 11:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W02870 | 10:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 11:29 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09182 | On time 11:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 11:58 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64726 | On time 11:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h39 | 12:09 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09051 | On time 11:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 12:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10086 · L09051 | On time 11:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 12:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W02857 | On time 11:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 12:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10120 | On time 12:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 12:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64728 | On time 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 1:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09042 | 12:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 1:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10101 · L09042 | 12:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 1:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W02844 | On time 12:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 1:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09175 | On time 1:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 1:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64730 | On time 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 2:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09047 | 1:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 2:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10115 · L09047 | On time 1:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 2:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W02830 | 1:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 2:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09191 | 2:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 2:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64732 | On time 2:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 3:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09045 | 2:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h04 | 3:40 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10099 · L09045 | 2:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 3:40 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W02818 | On time 2:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 3:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09196 | 3:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 3:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64734 | 3:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 4:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09024 | On time 3:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 4:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10087 · L09024 | On time 3:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 4:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W02805 | On time 3:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 4:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L11187 | 4:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 4:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64736 | 4:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 5:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09046 | 4:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 5:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10119 · L09046 | On time 4:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 5:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W02793 | 4:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 5:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L11186 | 5:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 6:05 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64738 | 5:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h39 | 6:09 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09028 | 5:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 6:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10125 · L09028 | On time 5:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 6:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W02780 | On time 5:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 6:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L11184 | 6:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 6:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64740 | 6:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h39 | 7:09 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09056 | On time 6:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h04 | 7:40 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10100 · L09056 | On time 6:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 7:40 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
L02164 | On time 6:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 7:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L11211 | On time 7:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 7:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64744 | 7:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 8:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02760 | On time 7:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h36 | 8:30 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L08712 | On time 8:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 8:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64747 | 8:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 9:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L08713 | On time 9:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 9:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64555 | On time 9:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h36 | 10:06 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09117 | On time 10:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h56 | 11:02 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64557 | On time 10:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h36 | 11:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10103 | 11:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 12:29 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE)
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) run on average 16 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 38m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 22:37 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) trainsNorthern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Crewe station (CRE) from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Crewe station (CRE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
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