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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Crewe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Crewe:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Crewe costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Crewe take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Crewe
How to get from Manchester to Crewe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Crewe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C326828:09 AM0h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:53 AMCrewe station (CRE)$41One-way0 transfers
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C326828:09 AM0h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:53 AMCrewe station (CRE)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W3310510:20 AM0h33Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:53 AMCrewe station (CRE)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
C326849:59 AM0h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:46 AMCrewe station (CRE)$41One-way0 transfers
L896834:07 PM0h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:54 PMCrewe station (CRE)$41One-way0 transfers
L8965612:00 PM0h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:47 PMCrewe station (CRE)$41One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Crewe:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Crewe costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Crewe take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Crewe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Crewe station (CRE).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited to go to Crewe by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited.
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