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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £185.
Distance: 272 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £185 Average Price | £54 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Crewe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Crewe:
A coach is £165 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Crewe costing on average £185.
Other travel options to Crewe take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £34. The journey takes 5h 3m versus 3h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Crewe from Portsmouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Crewe is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Crewe are Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Crewe on Omio.
Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.
Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.
Chester is known for its Roman walls, medieval streets and the distinctive black-and-white Rows. Compact and walkable, it blends deep history with a relaxed riverside setting and a lively city centre.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Stoke-on-Trent is a Staffordshire city known as The Potteries for its long ceramics heritage. Its six-town layout, bottle kilns and pottery museums give it a practical, industrial character.
Travel to Crewe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Crewe.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Crewe:
A coach is £165 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Crewe costing on average £185.
Other travel options to Crewe take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 33m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Crewe as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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