The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe station (CRE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe station (CRE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crewe station (CRE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 2 trains that leave Crewe station (CRE) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) every day 2 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 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.




Live departures
Crewe station (CRE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Crewe station (CRE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:37 Crewe station (CRE) | 1h00 | 21:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crewe station (CRE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Crewe station (CRE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:46, the last at 12:46. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 54m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 07:46 |
Last train 12:46 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains from Crewe station (CRE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsNorthern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Crewe station (CRE) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Transport for Wales
Avanti West Coast
east_midlands_trains
Cross Country
West Midlands Trains
FAQs: Crewe station (CRE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe station (CRE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Crewe station (CRE) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)

