The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Crewe
Cheapest price
£135
Average price
£135
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Crewe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Crewe will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £135.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sunderland for Crewe 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 212 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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 Sunderland to Crewe
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £133.
Distance: 212 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£133 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sunderland to Crewe train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Crewe trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:50 Sunderland | 5h10 | 10:00 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Crewe
Trains from Sunderland to Crewe run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £133 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 212 km distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 212 km |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £133 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 00:44 |
Last train 19:10 |
FAQs: Sunderland to Crewe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Crewe
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
- 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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