The average train between Basingstoke and Crewe takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Crewe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Crewe. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Crewe at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Crewe station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Basingstoke to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Basingstoke to Crewe train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Basingstoke and Crewe is 224 km. The road distance is 266 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Basingstoke to Stafford hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 43m.