Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 White Lion (White Lion Hankelow) are great picks.

When to visit Crewe

Crewe in December
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crewe in December
Estimated hotel price
£55
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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crewe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Crewe to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crewe, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Crewe takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crewe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Crewe to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crewe, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Crewe takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Crewe

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Crewe

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crewe

Average rates range from around £55 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Crewe, with prices from £12 to £123 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Crewe are about 64% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Crewe

Most booked hotels in Crewe

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The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Sandbach
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£180+
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The Bear's Paw
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Crewe Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Wychwood Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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The Bears Head by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Crewe

Hiring a car in Crewe costs £36 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Crewe, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Crewe costs £36 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Crewe, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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