Crewe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Crewe

With a population of 70,455, Crewe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Crewe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Crewe

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Crown Inn (Den Lane Wrinehill) and The White Lion Weston (31 Main Road) are great picks.

When to visit Crewe

Crewe in December
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crewe in December
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Crewe

Plane

Although Crewe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 19 miles from Crewe. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Crewe departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crewe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Crewe to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Crewe is the busiest station in Crewe. Another popular train station is Crewe Goostrey, located 10 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crewe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 148 miles from Crewe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crewe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Crewe takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

Although Crewe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 19 miles from Crewe. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Crewe departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crewe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Crewe to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Crewe is the busiest station in Crewe. Another popular train station is Crewe Goostrey, located 10 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crewe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 148 miles from Crewe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crewe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Crewe takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Crewe

Airlines serving Crewe

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crewe

Average rates range from around £57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Crewe

Most booked hotels in Crewe

The Badger Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£79+
The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Sandbach
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£90+
The Bear's Paw
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£214+
The Crewe Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Crewe Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£100+

Hiring a car in Crewe

Hiring a car in Crewe costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Crewe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Crewe is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Crewe costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Crewe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Crewe is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.