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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 $41.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$90 Average price | $77 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Crewe to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Crewe to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W029339:09 AM3h11Crewe station (CRE)12:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
L023797:09 PM3h12Crewe station (CRE)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U23369:15 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport10:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$1351One-way0 transfers
Other options
W0195211:09 AM3h10Crewe station (CRE)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$531One-way0 transfers
L023763:09 PM3h11Crewe station (CRE)6:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$481One-way0 transfers
W029291:09 PM3h09Crewe station (CRE)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 AM15h50Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM15h05Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$851One-way1 transfer
U29173:10 PM1h10Birmingham International Airport4:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$921One-way0 transfers
U23328:45 AM1h10Birmingham International Airport9:55 AMEdinburgh Airport$1281One-way0 transfers
BA1361 · BA145010:50 AM3h50Manchester Airport2:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$3691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Edinburgh:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Crewe to Edinburgh costing on average $77 (€61).
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crewe to Edinburgh costing on average $90 (€72).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
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