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Working historic cotton mill with power looms, steam machinery and hands-on displays telling the story of Cheshire textile life.
Trains from Crewe to Alderley Edge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 16m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:23 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Working historic cotton mill with power looms, steam machinery and hands-on displays telling the story of Cheshire textile life.
Local history museum in a former silk mill with exhibitions on Macclesfield's silk industry, art and changing town life.
Volunteer-run transport museum displaying vintage buses and memorabilia, offering a niche but enjoyable look at regional travel history.
National Trust escarpment with woodland paths, red sandstone outcrops and expansive views; the area's signature walk.
Popular rocky viewpoint reached by woodland trails, celebrated for open panoramas across the Cheshire Plain to distant hills.
Wooded National Trust area with old mining remains and quieter paths, ideal for a less busy walk near the main escarpment.
Cheshire cheese is a crumbly, tangy cow's milk cheese long made in the county and closely tied to local dairy farming traditions.
Cheshire oatcake is a savoury oat pancake or griddle bread, traditionally eaten warm with cheese, bacon or breakfast fillings across the region.
Eccles cake is a flaky pastry filled with currants, butter and spice, a classic north-west treat widely eaten in Cheshire and nearby Lancashire.
Elegant modern British dining with tasting and à la carte options in a polished village setting.
Popular village restaurant serving Indian and Bangladeshi favourites in a refined, contemporary dining room.
Smart gastropub known for British classics, grills and a lively yet comfortable atmosphere near the village centre.
Alderley Edge is pricier than many UK towns, with higher dining and accommodation costs due to its affluent setting; rail links are handy but not especially cheap.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is common for good service. Round up for taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as leaving small change.
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Alderley Edge station -> Manchester Piccadilly
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Most Crewe to Alderley Edge trains use the Crewe to Alderley Edge station pair. Use this guide to compare Crewe and Alderley Edge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Crewe is 1 km from Crewe city centre. Public transport options include:
Crewe has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Crewe.
ATMs are available at Crewe.
Ticket office support is available at Crewe. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Crewe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Crewe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Crewe: 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.
Alderley Edge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Alderley Edge.
Ticket office support is available at Alderley Edge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alderley Edge: Parking.
Available at Alderley Edge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alderley Edge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Separate level access from car park to Crewe platform and from station drive to ticket office and Manchester platform. A stepped footbridge links the two platforms. Anti-slip treads added to footbridge steps and deck in 2018, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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