The cheapest and fastest trains from Motherwell to Crewe
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motherwell to Crewe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Crewe will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 2 trains that leave Motherwell for Crewe 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 316 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 4 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 flight for Motherwell to Crewe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £50, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 316 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£84 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Motherwell to Crewe train times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Crewe trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:48 Motherwell | 3h12 | 08:00 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:56 Motherwell | 5h04 | 10:00 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Crewe
Trains from Motherwell to Crewe run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 20:09. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 20:09 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper from Motherwell to Crewe trainsAvanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Motherwell and Crewe from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Motherwell to Crewe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell 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 Motherwell and Crewe
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Accessible to all platforms - ramps to both platforms and connecting roadbridge between platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- 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
- 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: Bus pick up/drop off on Airbles Road by Electric bar
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car park
- 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 Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Muir Street
- 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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