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

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Edinburgh is to train via Manchester which costs £29 - £140 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crewe to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Crewe and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Crewe and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Crewe to Edinburgh?

The distance between Crewe and Edinburgh is 242 miles. The road distance is 236.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crewe to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £50 - £150.

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

The train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Crewe to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or fly from Crewe to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Crewe to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Crewe to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Crewe to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Crewe to Edinburgh is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Crewe to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Crewe to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Crewe to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Crewe to Edinburgh by train, car, or plane

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 Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 14m
£50–150
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
5h 11m
£30–134
Drive 235.5 mi
1. Drive from Crewe to Edinburghcar 235.5 mi
4h 13m
£58–84
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 52m
£63–184
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 3m
£73–229
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 1m
£44–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 49m
£47–232

Crewe to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 240.9 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Crewe, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–150 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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