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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe to Manchester
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
45 km
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 £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 41 trains that leave Crewe for Manchester every day 41 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 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 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.
L8909120:460h54Crewe station (CRE)21:40Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£71One-way0 changes- L8909521:460h55Crewe station (CRE)22:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£71One-way0 changes
- L8910023:110h54Crewe station (CRE)0:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£71One-way0 changes
- G9008019:161h12Crewe station (CRE)20:28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£71One-way0 changes
- G9008613:161h12Crewe station (CRE)14:28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£81One-way0 changes
W3412921:110h33Crewe station (CRE)21:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£191One-way0 changes- W3381518:110h33Crewe station (CRE)18:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£191One-way0 changes
- W3393113:100h34Crewe station (CRE)13:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£191One-way0 changes
- W3402220:100h34Crewe station (CRE)20:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£191One-way0 changes
- W3392616:100h34Crewe station (CRE)16:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Crewe to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Manchester 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 coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 45 km
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1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Crewe to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Crewe to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34040 | 12:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h34 | 12:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90085 | 12:16 Crewe station (CRE) | 1h12 | 13:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G38950 | 12:30 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h43 | 13:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89098 | 12:46 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h54 | 13:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33931 | 13:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h34 | 13:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90086 | 13:16 Crewe station (CRE) | 1h12 | 14:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38975 | 13:30 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h43 | 14:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89104 | 13:46 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h54 | 14:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34179 | 14:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h34 | 14:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90087 | 14:16 Crewe station (CRE) | 1h12 | 15:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38953 | 14:30 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h43 | 15:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89107 | 14:46 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h54 | 15:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33954 | 15:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h34 | 15:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90070 | 15:16 Crewe station (CRE) | 1h12 | 16:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38983 | 15:30 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h43 | 16:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89062 | 15:46 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h54 | 16:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33926 | 16:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h34 | 16:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90072 | 16:16 Crewe station (CRE) | 1h12 | 17:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38955 | 16:30 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h44 | 17:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89068 | 16:46 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h54 | 17:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33963 | 17:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h34 | 17:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90075 | 17:16 Crewe station (CRE) | 1h12 | 18:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38991 | 17:30 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h44 | 18:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89076 | 17:46 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h54 | 18:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33815 | 18:11 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h33 | 18:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90077 | 18:16 Crewe station (CRE) | 1h12 | 19:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38957 | 18:30 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h43 | 19:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89081 | 18:46 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h54 | 19:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33814 | 19:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h34 | 19:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90080 | 19:16 Crewe station (CRE) | 1h12 | 20:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38999 | 19:30 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h43 | 20:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89086 | 19:46 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h54 | 20:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34022 | 20:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h34 | 20:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38959 | 20:30 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h43 | 21:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89091 | 20:46 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h54 | 21:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34129 | 21:11 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h33 | 21:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39004 | 21:38 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h43 | 22:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89095 | 21:46 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h55 | 22:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33967 | 22:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h35 | 22:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y62764 | 22:57 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h40 | 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89100 | 23:11 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h54 | 0:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crewe to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Crewe to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 47m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited from Crewe to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Crewe and Manchester from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Crewe to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Crewe and Manchester
Most Crewe to Manchester trains use the Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Crewe and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Crewe station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Crewe from Crewe city centre
Crewe is 1 km from Crewe city centre. Public transport options include:
Crewe train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Crewe.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Crewe.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Crewe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Crewe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Crewe arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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