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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Crewe
Cheapest price
£131
Average price
£131
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Crewe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Crewe will cost around £131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
Of the 5 trains that leave Carlisle for Crewe every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carlisle to Crewe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 202 km
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£40 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Carlisle to Crewe train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Crewe trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 05:43 Carlisle | 2h19 | 08:02 Crewe | 1 change | |
| 07:03 Carlisle | 1h57 | 09:00 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:07 Carlisle | 1h55 | 10:02 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:10 Carlisle | 1h51 | 11:01 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:06 Carlisle | 1h55 | 12:01 Crewe | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Crewe
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Trains from Carlisle to Crewe run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 00:44 |
Last train 21:32 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Carlisle to Crewe trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Carlisle and Crewe from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Crewe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Crewe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Crewe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Crewe
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
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