The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Crewe
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Crewe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Crewe will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 12 trains that leave London for Crewe on Sat, Mar 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 237 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Crewe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 237 km
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Live departures
London to Crewe train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Crewe trains for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W05576 | On time 9:46 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h17 | 12:03 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02233 | On time 10:00 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h10 | 12:10 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
L02177 | 8:02 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1h41 | 9:43 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02540 | On time 8:33 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1h35 | 10:08 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02371 | On time 8:40 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h27 | 11:07 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02668 | 8:43 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1h40 | 10:23 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05516 | 8:46 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h08 | 10:54 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02179 | 9:02 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1h40 | 10:42 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02537 | On time 9:33 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1h35 | 11:08 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02373 | 9:40 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h27 | 12:07 PM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02666 | 9:43 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1h40 | 11:23 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05521 | 9:46 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h08 | 11:54 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02182 | 10:02 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1h40 | 11:42 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Crewe
Trains from London to Crewe run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 22:19. The fastest train covers the 237 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 237 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 00:39 |
Last train 22:19 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper from London to Crewe trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between London and Crewe from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Crewe
It's easy to travel between the nation's capital and the busy commuter town of Crewe, with multiple trains available every hour throughout the day and two train operators servicing this popular route.
London to Crewe train time: daily departures
This route is incredibly well-served and passengers can find as many as six scheduled services per hour at busy times, with some setting off at just 5-minute intervals. During the week, services on the route start just after 6:00 a.m. and run until after 10:00 p.m. Weekend services are also plentiful, with just a few changes to the main week schedule on a Sunday.
How long is the journey by train from London to Crewe?
Trains from London to Crewe can take as little as one hour 30 minutes, with Virgin Trains operating the fastest service. Most train services take less than two hours, although some can be around three hours in duration (and typically cheaper as a result). All services are direct with the exception of the late-night sleeper service after 11:00 p.m. which has a single change at Birmingham New Street.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Crewe?
Trains from London to Crewe depart from London Euston and arrive in at Crewe Station. The exception to this tends to be for the late night sleeper service which runs from London Marylebone.
Departure train station: London Euston is located in the heart of the city, next to Bloomsbury. London Euston is packed with facilities, including London Underground and bus connections, shops, food outlets and coffee kiosks, accessible toilets and showers, trolleys, waiting areas, digital ticketing and information signs, as well as WiFi.
Arrival train station: Crewe Station is one of the UK's most important historic train stations. Crewe Station has 12 platforms, a first-class lounge, trolleys and lifts, accessible toilets and showers, shops, coffee kiosks and food outlets, ATMs, phones and digital ticketing and information boards. Onward travel is easy with a taxi rank, bus rank, car park and five-minute walk into the town centre.
Which train companies travel from London to Crewe?
Trains from London to Crewe are operated by Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway. Virgin Trains tends to operate slightly more services, but there's not much in it, with West Midlands Railway typically running two trains an hour at busy times on the route.
Virgin Trains London to Crewe
Virgin Trains runs direct services between London and Crewe which can take as little as one hour 30 minutes to complete the journey.
West Midlands Railway London to Crewe
West Midlands Railway also runs direct services and usually schedules two per hour at main times. Some of these services take a little longer at around three hours, but their prices tend to be very competitive.
London to Crewe Trains: Services on Board
You'll find excellent services on board these trains:
Virgin Trains offers first-class carriages, WiFi and fast digital networking. Luggage can be placed on racks at the end of the passenger carriages, above the seats and in designated luggage bays. Bikes can be pre-reserved to guarantee a space and well-behaved pets are also welcome. Most Virgin Trains will also have a specific carriage which is an onboard shop and bar.
West Midlands Railway offers the same benefits, but without the designated carriage for an onboard shop. However, a refreshments trolley does travel along the train.
How to find cheap train tickets from London to Crewe?
To enjoy cheap tickets between London and Crewe, passengers are advised to be as flexible as possible with their travel dates and times, to book in advance and choose slower journeys or trains with connections. Use Omio to see the latest prices for each provider and choose mobile ticketing for easy paper-free travel.
FAQs: Trains from London to Crewe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Crewe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Crewe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Crewe
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
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