The average train between Southampton and Crewe takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Crewe. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Crewe at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Crewe station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Southampton to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Southampton to Crewe train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Southampton and Crewe is 254.1 km. The road distance is 317 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Stafford every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 16m.