How to travel from Crewe to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Crewe to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $40.

Distance: 199 miles (321 km)

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$89

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$76

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$59

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3h 46m

Average total duration

3h 16m

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30m

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4h 8m

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1h 8m

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7h 47m

Average total duration

7h 17m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.0 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.8kg

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Avanti West Coast

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easyJet

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from Crewe to Edinburgh

How to get from Crewe to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Crewe to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:00PM15h25
Crewe
06:25AMEdinburgh
$531One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:00PM15h25
Crewe
06:25AMEdinburgh
$531One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:20AM12h10
Crewe
08:30PMEdinburgh
$591One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:45AM15h50
Crewe
05:35PMEdinburgh
$671One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Crewe to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Crewe to Edinburgh.

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There are 3 options to travel between Crewe and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Crewe to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Edinburgh:

A flight is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Crewe to Edinburgh costing on average $38 (€30).

A flight is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crewe to Edinburgh costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Crewe to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 9m.

Bus takes on average 11h 45m.

The distance from Crewe to Edinburgh is approximately 199 miles (321 km).
The average frequency per day from Crewe to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crewe and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Crewe to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Crewe station (CRE) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Crewe to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Crewe to Edinburgh:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
Omio customers who travel from Crewe to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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