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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
29 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
33 m
Trains on 05 Sept
80
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 80 trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE), including 66 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.
L89708 · G901057:381h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:39Crewe station (CRE)£61One-way1 change- G900935:230h59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:22Crewe station (CRE)£61One-way0 changes
- L89710 · G901108:381h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:39Crewe station (CRE)£61One-way1 change
- L89714 · G9011810:381h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:39Crewe station (CRE)£61One-way1 change
- L89720 · G9008914:381h02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)15:40Crewe station (CRE)£71One-way1 change
G009985:110h29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:40Crewe station (CRE)£191One-way0 changes
W335895:040h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:34Crewe station (CRE)£191One-way0 changes- W335376:020h34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:36Crewe station (CRE)£191One-way0 changes
W4487522:330h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)23:08Crewe station (CRE)£151One-way0 changes- W3359910:540h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:29Crewe station (CRE)£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 45 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE):
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Crewe station (CRE) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 40m.
The journey is about 14m faster (40m by train vs 54m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£5 vs £10). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W44879 | On time 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 21:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89665 | On time 21:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 21:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W44841 | On time 21:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 22:05 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89672 | On time 22:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h56 | 23:02 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W44845 | On time 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h36 | 23:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89684 | On time 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 0:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
| W33589 | 5:04 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h30 | 5:34 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00998 | 5:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h29 | 5:40 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90093 | 5:23 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 6:22 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33780 | 5:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 6:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33537 | 6:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h34 | 6:36 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89625 | 6:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h54 | 7:01 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38867 | 6:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 7:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90100 | 6:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 7:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89705 · G90100 | 6:42 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h57 | 7:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| G90132 · L89632 | 6:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h09 | 7:59 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33646 | 6:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 7:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89632 | 7:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 7:59 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38869 | 7:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 8:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90105 | 7:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 8:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89708 · G90105 | 7:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 8:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33401 | 7:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h37 | 8:31 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89640 | 8:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 8:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38871 | 8:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h39 | 9:09 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90110 | 8:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 9:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89710 · G90110 | 8:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 9:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33763 | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 9:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89647 | 9:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 9:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38872 | 9:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h39 | 10:09 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90115 | 9:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 10:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89712 · G90115 | 9:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 10:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33765 | 9:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 10:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89655 | 10:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 10:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38875 | 10:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 11:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90118 | 10:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 11:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89714 · G90118 | 10:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 11:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33599 | 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 11:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89663 | 11:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 11:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38876 | 11:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 12:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90120 | 11:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 12:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89716 · G90120 | 11:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 12:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33471 | 11:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 12:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89670 | 12:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 12:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38879 | 12:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 13:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90122 | 12:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 13:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89718 · G90122 | 12:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 13:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33459 | 12:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 13:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89677 | 13:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 13:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38881 | 13:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 14:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90124 | 13:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 14:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89719 · G90124 | 13:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 14:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33447 | 13:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 14:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89682 | 14:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 14:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38883 | 14:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 15:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90089 | 14:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h04 | 15:40 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89720 · G90089 | 14:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 15:40 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33433 | 14:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 15:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89685 | 15:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 15:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38884 | 15:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 16:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90096 | 15:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h04 | 16:40 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89721 · G90096 | 15:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 16:40 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33731 | 15:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 16:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89627 | 16:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 16:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38887 | 16:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 17:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90102 | 16:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 17:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89706 · G90102 | 16:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 17:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33714 | 16:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 17:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89635 | 17:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 17:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38888 | 17:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 18:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90107 | 17:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 18:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89709 · G90107 | 17:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 18:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33638 | 17:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 18:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89642 | 18:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 18:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38891 | 18:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 19:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G90113 | 18:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 19:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89711 · G90113 | 18:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 19:39 Crewe station (CRE) | 1 change | |
| W33458 | 18:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 19:29 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89650 | 19:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 19:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W44848 | 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 20:08 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89657 | 20:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 20:58 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE)
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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) run on average 31 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 35m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 4:23 |
Last train 22:36 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) trainsNorthern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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.
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FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) and Crewe station (CRE)
Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Crewe station (CRE) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Crewe station (CRE) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
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Most popular trains to and from Crewe station (CRE) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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