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The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 25 Mar

Cheapest price

£4

Average price

£6

Fastest journey

43 m

Average duration

48 m

Trains per day

Distance

45 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Crewe to Manchester will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Crewe for Manchester 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 45 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .

The slowest trains will take 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.

00:440h43

Crewe

01:27Manchester

£41One-way

0 changes

06:290h46

Crewe

07:15Manchester

£51One-way

0 changes

05:450h55

Crewe

06:40Manchester

£61One-way

0 changes

14:460h54

Crewe

15:40Manchester

£71One-way

0 changes

08:151h13

Crewe

09:28Manchester

£71One-way

0 changes

Crewe to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 25 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Northern Rail (3)Northern Rail (3)	14:46 Crewe	0h54	15:40 Manchester	0 changesDirect
Northern Rail (3)Northern Rail (3)	15:46 Crewe	0h54	16:40 Manchester	0 changesDirect
Northern Rail (3)Northern Rail (3)	09:46 Crewe	0h54	10:40 Manchester	0 changesDirect
Northern Rail (3)Northern Rail (3)	05:45 Crewe	0h55	06:40 Manchester	0 changesDirect
Northern Rail (3)Northern Rail (3)	00:44 Crewe	0h43	01:27 Manchester	0 changesDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Crewe to Manchester?

The best time to book your train from Crewe to Manchester is 14 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Crewe to Manchester route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Crewe to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Crewe to Manchester.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Crewe to Manchester

Trains from Crewe to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

44 km

Average train duration

55m

Cheapest ticket price

£3

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

38m

First train

00:18

Last train

23:42

Price information

Train providers: Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales and Virgin Trains trains Crewe to Manchester

Buy your official Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales and Virgin Trains train tickets to Manchester from Crewe from £4 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Crewe to Manchester train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 48 min
Cheapest Price: £4
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 12 a day

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

Transport for Wales from Crewe to Manchester train information:

Average Duration: 41 min
Cheapest Price: £5

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Crewe to Manchester train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 33 min
Cheapest Price: £66
Virgin Trains frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Crewe to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Crewe to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Crewe to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from Crewe to Manchester can start from as little as £3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Crewe to Manchester is £6; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Crewe to Manchester train time is 38 min covering the 27 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Crewe to Manchester leaves at 00: 18. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Crewe to Manchester leaves at 23: 39.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Crewe to Manchester without having to change trains with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry. There are 9 direct trains from Crewe to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Crewe to Manchester train with Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey from Crewe to Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 39.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Crewe, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Crewe is worth doing with a journey time of 38 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Crewe to Manchester is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Manchester from Crewe including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Crewe and Manchester

Crewe

Manchester

The major train station for departures in Crewe is Crewe. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Crewe for your trip from Crewe to Manchester.

Crewe

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Crewe station, Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6HR

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)

Accessibility

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

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6

Public transport options for Crewe

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.

The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your journey to Manchester from Crewe.

Manchester Airport Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30

Distance to city center

13 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
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 toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Public transport options for Manchester Airport

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

East Didsbury Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 5WZ, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 345 748 4950

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday

Distance to city center

8 km

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Wilmslow Road.

Dining

The Didsbury
The Gateway

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps.

£0.30

Hotel

Travelodge Manchester Didsbury
Premier Inn Manchester Didsbury
Eleven Didsbury Park Hotel

Public transport options for East Didsbury

Tram: Metrolink East Didsbury Line
Bus: Several lines available including 42, 142, 50

Mauldeth Road Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Mauldeth Road station, Mauldeth Road, Burnage, Lancashire, M14 6SQ

Phone Number

+44 8002006060

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 13:50 Saturday - Sunday Closed

Distance to city center

5 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Dining

Sanskruti

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Services towards Manchester : From Mauldeth Road, up a ramp (87 paces, 1:20 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Manchester Airport: From Mauldeth Road, along the road leading to the DIY centre, via a slope (46 paces) or up 7steps onto 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
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Public transport options for Mauldeth Road

Onward travel information: On both sides of Mauldeth Road for buses to Stockport, East Didsbury or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses from Manchester Airport will call at the stop on Mauldeth Road in front of the primary school playing fields Buses from Manchester Piccadilly will stop on Mauldeth Road opposite the station.
Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
Sun: 07:00 - 22:30

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.

Lockers

Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Dining

Burger King
Caffè Nero
Carluccio’s
Hotel Chocolat
Starbucks
The Pasty Shop
Costa Coffee
Pret a Manger
Upper Crust
McDonald's
& more

Accessibility

There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
Premier Inn Manchester City
Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
Sun: 07:00 - 22:30

Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly

Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

Levenshulme Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Levenshulme station, Albert Road, Levenshulme, Greater Manchester, M19 3PJ

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:20 - 19:35 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30

Distance to city center

5 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: No
Step free access note: Category C station, From Albert Road up 20 steps to reach the ticket office, then for services to Manchester up a further 26 steps onto the platform. For Services towards Stockport from ticket office go through the underpass (29 paces) and up 26 steps onto the platform.
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Ramp for train access: No
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Public transport options for Levenshulme

Onward travel information: On both sides of Albert Road for buses to Manchester, Reddish, Stockport or Droylsden. Busline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement Services: the bus stop for Manchester Pic is located on the station side of Stockport Road. The bus stop for Stockport is located on the opposite side of Stockport Road.
Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811