The average train between Peterborough and Crewe takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Crewe. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Crewe at 6:53 AM. 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 Peterborough to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Crewe station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Peterborough to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Peterborough to Crewe train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Peterborough and Crewe is 158.5 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Crewe via Nuneaton in around 2h 52m.