The average train between Crewe and Manchester takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Crewe to Manchester. 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 every 20 minutes between Crewe and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Crewe is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Crewe station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Crewe to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Crewe to Manchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Crewe and Manchester is 44.7 km. The road distance is 49 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 41 min. Three other operators also service this route.