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
32 m
Trains per day
83
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 83 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Crewe station (CRE) on Thu, Jun 04, 68 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 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.
L896578:06 PM0h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:58 PMCrewe station (CRE)$71One-way0 transfers
L8967210:06 PM0h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:02 PMCrewe station (CRE)$71One-way0 transfers
L896659:06 PM0h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:58 PMCrewe station (CRE)$71One-way0 transfers
G900935:23 AM0h59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:22 AMCrewe station (CRE)$71One-way0 transfers
L89705 · G901006:42 AM0h57Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:39 AMCrewe station (CRE)$71One-way1 transfer
G009975:11 AM0h29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:40 AMCrewe station (CRE)$281One-way0 transfers
W342025:04 AM0h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:34 AMCrewe station (CRE)$281One-way0 transfers
G010435:25 PM0h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:56 PMCrewe station (CRE)$261One-way0 transfers
W3397511:54 AM0h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:29 PMCrewe station (CRE)$261One-way0 transfers
W341911:54 PM0h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:29 PMCrewe station (CRE)$261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE):
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Crewe station (CRE) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
The journey is about 14m faster (40m by train vs 54m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $13 (€11)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live 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, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L89649 | On time 7:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 7:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44838 | On time 7:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 8:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34161 | 7:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h36 | 8:30 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89657 | On time 8:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 8:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44831 | 8:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 9:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89665 | 9:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 9:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44841 | 9:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 10:05 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89672 | On time 10:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h56 | 11:02 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44845 | On time 10:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h36 | 11:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89684 | On time 11:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 12:29 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45336 · AW811700 | 12:24 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h07 | 4:31 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W34202 | 5:04 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h30 | 5:34 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00997 | 5:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h29 | 5:40 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90093 | 5:23 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 6:22 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33932 | 5:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 6:29 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33950 | 6:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 6:37 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89624 | 6:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 6:59 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38866 | 6:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 7:08 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90100 | 6:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 7:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89705 · G90100 | 6:42 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h57 | 7:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
G90132 · L89631 | 6:50 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h09 | 7:59 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W33947 | 6:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h36 | 7:30 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89631 | 7:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 7:59 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38868 | 7:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h39 | 8:09 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90105 | 7:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 8:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89707 · G90105 | 7:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 8:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W34092 | 7:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h37 | 8:31 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89640 | 8:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 8:58 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38870 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 9:08 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90109 | 8:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 9:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89710 · G90109 | 8:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 9:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W33888 | 8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 9:29 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89647 | 9:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 9:58 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38873 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h39 | 10:09 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90115 | 9:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 10:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89712 · G90115 | 9:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 10:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W34090 | 9:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 10:29 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89655 | 10:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 10:58 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38874 | 10:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 11:08 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90118 | 10:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 11:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89714 · G90118 | 10:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 11:39 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W34095 | 10:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 11:29 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89663 | 11:06 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 11:58 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38877 | 11:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 12:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90120 | 11:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 12:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89716 · G90120 | 11:38 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 12:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W33975 | 11:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 12:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89670 | 12:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 12:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38878 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 1:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90122 | 12:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 1:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89718 · G90122 | 12:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 1:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W34031 | 12:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 1:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89677 | 1:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 1:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38880 | 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 2:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90124 | 1:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 2:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89719 · G90124 | 1:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 2:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W34191 | 1:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 2:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89682 | 2:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 2:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38882 | 2:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 3:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90089 | 2:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h04 | 3:40 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89720 · G90089 | 2:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 3:40 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W34266 | 2:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 3:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89685 | 3:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 3:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38885 | 3:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 4:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90095 | 3:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 4:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89721 · G90095 | 3:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 4:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W34277 | 3:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 4:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89627 | 4:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 4:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38886 | 4:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 5:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90102 | 4:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 5:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89706 · G90102 | 4:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 5:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W34285 | 4:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 5:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89634 | 5:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 6:05 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01043 | 5:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 5:56 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38890 | 5:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h39 | 6:09 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90107 | 5:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 6:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89709 · G90107 | 5:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 6:39 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
C01296 | 5:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 6:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89642 | 6:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 6:58 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38892 | 6:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 7:08 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90112 | 6:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h04 | 7:40 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89711 · G90112 | 6:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 7:40 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 1 transfer | |
W34178 | 6:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 7:29 PM 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 25 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 5:07 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) trainsNorthern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited 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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