The average train between Durham and Crewe takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 every 2 hours between Durham and Crewe. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Crewe at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Crewe station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Durham to Crewe train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Crewe train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Durham to Crewe train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Crewe is 195.1 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Crewe via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 55m.