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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Crewe
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
329 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Crewe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Crewe will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 trains that leave Glasgow 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 329 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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, coach and flight for Glasgow to Crewe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £29.
Distance: 329 km
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£52 Average Price | £64 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Crewe train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Crewe trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:00 Glasgow | 3h00 | 10:00 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:39 Glasgow | 3h21 | 12:00 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:10 Glasgow | 3h50 | 14:00 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:30 Glasgow | 3h14 | 19:44 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
| 04:48 Glasgow | 3h12 | 08:00 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Crewe
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Crewe run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 329 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 329 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 00:44 |
Last train 20:58 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to Crewe trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Glasgow and Crewe from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Glasgow to Crewe
Trains depart on average 18 times per day from Glasgow. Starting early in the morning and running through until the late evening, there are plenty of departures to choose from, giving passengers flexibility while planning travel. The stations in Glasgow and Crewe have direct access to public transport and are both located centrally. The journey from Glasgow to Crewe takes between 3 and 4 hours, depending on the route taken and if any changes are required. Most changes have a short waiting time and don't add much to the overall travel time.
Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Crewe?
First Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains offer train services on the route between Glasgow and Crewe. Virgin Trains are the fastest with journey times of 3-3.5 hours.
How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Crewe?
Most trains take around 3 hours for the journey between Glasgow and Crewe. For trains that require a change the travel time will increase to between 3.5 and 4 hours. Passengers that need to change trains usually have a short waiting time of less than 30 minutes in the connecting station.
How many trains are there from Glasgow to Crewe?
There are usually around 18 trains that depart from Glasgow every day. The earliest train leaves at approximately 4:30 a.m. and the last train of the day usually leaves at around 8:00 p.m. Most trains run on a direct route while some others require a change, which is usually in Carlisle or Lancaster. Trains depart from Glasgow regularly throughout the day, generally at a rate of two trains every two hours.What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to Crewe?
Departure train station: Trains to Crewe depart from Glasgow Central station. The station is situated in the city centre, with local bus routes and St Enoch SPT subway station nearby for further transportation. The station offers a wide range of shops, a first class lounge with desks and a bureau de change.Arrival train station: All trains from Glasgow arrive at Crewe railway station. The station is just over a mile away from the town centre. Passengers can take a 10-minute bus ride on the 3, 37, 38 or 85 buses which regularly stop just outside the station. There are shops, cash machines and toilets at the station.
FAQs: Glasgow to Crewe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Crewe
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:20 Saturday 06:00 - 23:20 Sunday 08:20 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Elmbank Gardens to the left of the station entrance
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 23:10 Saturday 06:25 - 23:10 Sunday 08:25 - 23:25 RJIS - Before 0900 and after 1930 day of travel tickets only - no advance purcha
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Minerva Street
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 20:25 Saturday 06:20 - 20:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs to Island platform
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Kirkton Avenue
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost 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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