London to Crewe train with Avanti West Coast

Trains from London to Crewe

It's easy to travel between the nation's capital and the busy commuter town of Crewe, with multiple trains available every hour throughout the day and two train operators servicing this popular route.

London to Crewe train time: daily departures

This route is incredibly well-served and passengers can find as many as six scheduled services per hour at busy times, with some setting off at just 5-minute intervals. During the week, services on the route start just after 6:00 a.m. and run until after 10:00 p.m. Weekend services are also plentiful, with just a few changes to the main week schedule on a Sunday.

How long is the journey by train from London to Crewe?

Trains from London to Crewe can take as little as one hour 30 minutes, with Virgin Trains operating the fastest service. Most train services take less than two hours, although some can be around three hours in duration (and typically cheaper as a result). All services are direct with the exception of the late-night sleeper service after 11:00 p.m. which has a single change at Birmingham New Street.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Crewe?

Trains from London to Crewe depart from London Euston and arrive in at Crewe Station. The exception to this tends to be for the late night sleeper service which runs from London Marylebone.

Departure train station: London Euston is located in the heart of the city, next to Bloomsbury. London Euston is packed with facilities, including London Underground and bus connections, shops, food outlets and coffee kiosks, accessible toilets and showers, trolleys, waiting areas, digital ticketing and information signs, as well as WiFi.

Arrival train station: Crewe Station is one of the UK's most important historic train stations. Crewe Station has 12 platforms, a first-class lounge, trolleys and lifts, accessible toilets and showers, shops, coffee kiosks and food outlets, ATMs, phones and digital ticketing and information boards. Onward travel is easy with a taxi rank, bus rank, car park and five-minute walk into the town centre.

Which train companies travel from London to Crewe?

Trains from London to Crewe are operated by Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway. Virgin Trains tends to operate slightly more services, but there's not much in it, with West Midlands Railway typically running two trains an hour at busy times on the route.

Virgin Trains London to Crewe

Virgin Trains runs direct services between London and Crewe which can take as little as one hour 30 minutes to complete the journey.

West Midlands Railway London to Crewe

West Midlands Railway also runs direct services and usually schedules two per hour at main times. Some of these services take a little longer at around three hours, but their prices tend to be very competitive.

London to Crewe Trains: Services on Board

You'll find excellent services on board these trains:

Virgin Trains offers first-class carriages, WiFi and fast digital networking. Luggage can be placed on racks at the end of the passenger carriages, above the seats and in designated luggage bays. Bikes can be pre-reserved to guarantee a space and well-behaved pets are also welcome. Most Virgin Trains will also have a specific carriage which is an onboard shop and bar.

West Midlands Railway offers the same benefits, but without the designated carriage for an onboard shop. However, a refreshments trolley does travel along the train.

How to find cheap train tickets from London to Crewe?

To enjoy cheap tickets between London and Crewe, passengers are advised to be as flexible as possible with their travel dates and times, to book in advance and choose slower journeys or trains with connections. Use Omio to see the latest prices for each provider and choose mobile ticketing for easy paper-free travel.