What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Crewe?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Crewe is to bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Crewe?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Crewe is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £17 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Crewe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Crewe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Crewe?

The distance between Carlisle and Crewe is 141 miles. The road distance is 144.6 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Crewe without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Crewe without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £17 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Crewe?

The train from Carlisle to Crewe takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Crewe train from?

Carlisle to Crewe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Crewe?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Crewe is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £17 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Carlisle to Crewe train arrive?

Carlisle to Crewe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Crewe?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Crewe is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Carlisle to Crewe.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Crewe?

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Where can I stay near Crewe?

There are 910+ hotels available in Crewe.

Carlisle to Crewe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Crewe by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
1h 55m
£17–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
4h 57m
£27–55
Drive 143.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Crewecar 143.7 mi
2h 25m
£35–50
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Crewetrain Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe / ...
3h 44m
£23–79

Carlisle to Crewe by train

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.2 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Crewe, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £17–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Station twice daily. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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