The average train between York and Crewe takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Crewe. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Crewe at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Crewe. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Crewe station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
York to Crewe train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Crewe train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your York to Crewe train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Crewe is 131.2 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from York to Crewe via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 32m.