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 Chiquito - Crewe (Grand Junction Retail Park) are great picks.

When to visit Crewe

Crewe in December
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crewe in December
Estimated hotel price
£75
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 30 km from Crewe. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Crewe departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crewe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Crewe to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £33 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Crewe is the busiest station in Crewe. Another popular train station is Crewe Goostrey, located 16 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crewe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 238 km 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Crewe takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Crewe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 30 km from Crewe. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Crewe departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crewe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Crewe to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £33 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Crewe is the busiest station in Crewe. Another popular train station is Crewe Goostrey, located 16 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crewe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 238 km 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Crewe takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Crewe

Airlines serving Crewe

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crewe

Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Crewe

Most booked hotels in Crewe

The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Sandbach
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Bears Paw Inn
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£197+
The Swan Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Manor House Hotel & Spa, Alsager
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£129+
The Crewe Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£80+

Hiring a car in Crewe

Hiring a car in Crewe costs £25 per day, on average, or £50 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Crewe.

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 £17.87 and £23.82. 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, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Crewe costs £25 per day, on average, or £50 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Crewe.

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 £17.87 and £23.82. 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, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.