The average train between Middlesbrough and Crewe takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Crewe. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Crewe at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Crewe station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Middlesbrough to Crewe train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Crewe train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Crewe train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Crewe is 182.5 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Crewe via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 23m.