The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Crewe station (CRE) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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 and coach for Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE) 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 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 32 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE) trains for today, Thursday 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:01 Manchester Airport | 0h38 | 10:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:01 Manchester Airport | 0h38 | 14:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail (3)?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail (3), but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail (3) with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE).
Why book with Omio over Trip, Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE)
Trains from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:01, the last at 14:01. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 38m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 08:01 |
Last train 14:01 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE) trainsNorthern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Crewe station (CRE) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Avanti West Coast
Transport for Wales
Northern Trains Limited
TransPennine Express
FAQs: Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Crewe station (CRE) 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 station (CRE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Crewe station (CRE)
- 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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