Portsmouth to Crewe by train

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Overview: trains from Portsmouth to Crewe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Portsmouth to Crewe, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:25 View journey
Last train 23:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 272
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey US$122.00 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 20m
Train operators 11

Taking the train from Portsmouth to Crewe

Ready to book a trip from Portsmouth to Crewe by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Portsmouth and Crewe

The cheapest train tickets from Portsmouth to Crewe start at US$122.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Portsmouth to Crewe is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Portsmouth to Crewe departure frequency and train timetable

With 35 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 25 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:25 and the last one is at 23:24. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:43, with the last one at 23:19.

Average train travel time and distance from Portsmouth to Crewe

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 4 hours and 3 minutes, spanning 272 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Portsmouth and Crewe tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Portsmouth and Crewe are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Portsmouth to Crewe

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Crewe city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Portsmouth to Crewe

Want to know more about your journey from Portsmouth to Crewe? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Portsmouth to Crewe covers 272 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.