How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Crewe?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Crewe start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Crewe?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Crewe is 39m, covering a distance of 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 34m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Crewe route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Northern , Transport for Wales , Avanti West Coast , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Crewe?

The earliest train from Manchester to Crewe departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:36.

Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Crewe?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Crewe?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Crewe?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Crewe?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to Crewe from £4

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Manchester to Crewe on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:02	Manchester Airport	52m	16:54	Crewe	No tags
Train	16:07	Manchester Piccadilly	47m	16:54	Crewe	No tags
Train	16:30	Manchester Piccadilly	38m	17:08	Crewe	No tags
Train	17:02	Manchester Airport	52m	17:54	Crewe	No tags
Train	15:36	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 3m	16:39	Crewe	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Crewe

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Crewe. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

28 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£4 - £30	Average duration39m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £6	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Crewe by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Crewe?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Crewe start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Crewe?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Crewe is 39m, covering a distance of 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 34m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Crewe route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Crewe?
The earliest train from Manchester to Crewe departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:36.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Crewe?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Crewe?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Crewe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Crewe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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£4

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£4

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£4

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£4

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£4

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£4

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£4

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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Crewe was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Crewe as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £28 for a train ticket from Manchester to Crewe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-15.

Usually Transport for Wales will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.