- Must visit
Crewe Heritage Centre
Crewe's main heritage museum with railway exhibits, signal box, and locomotives explaining the town's engineering story.
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Crewe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Crewe will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 22 trains that leave Manchester for Crewe on Mon, Aug 03, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 38 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.
L89710 · G90109
L89714 · G90118
L89712 · G90115
L89718 · G90122
G90122
W33888
W34090
W34095
W34031
G38870Trains from Manchester to Crewe run on average 11 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 12:16 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Crewe trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33106 | Delayed 10:54 AM 11:55 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h34 | 12:29 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
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 | |
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 | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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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Crewe Railway Station -> Crewe Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Crewe 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Crewe trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Crewe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Crewe is 1 km from Crewe city centre. Public transport options include:
Crewe has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Crewe.
ATMs are available at Crewe.
Ticket office support is available at Crewe. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Crewe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Crewe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Crewe: 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.
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