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Compare train for Crewe to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Crewe to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (48m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Crewe to Manchester
How to get from Crewe to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Crewe to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L89079
8:46 AM 0h54 Crewe station (CRE) 9:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- L89079
8:46 AM 0h54 Crewe station (CRE) 9:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G007818:27 AM 0h32 Crewe station (CRE) 8:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G90076
8:16 AM 1h12 Crewe station (CRE) 9:28 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers 
Y627308:30 AM 0h43 Crewe station (CRE) 9:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
W341479:10 AM 0h34 Crewe station (CRE) 9:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crewe and Manchester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Crewe station (CRE) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Manchester by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.
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