Travelling from Manchester?
Manchester has plenty close to Piccadilly if you’re looking for something to do before you travel without travelling far. Mayfield Park is right by the station area and gives you a stretch of green space to explore in the centre. Enjoy a stroll along the riverside paths by the River Medlock and a mix of cultivated, open spaces for a peaceful moment before you travel.
For something more contemporary, Aviva Studios hosts major arts, music, and performance events in a purpose-built venue, so it’s worth checking what’s on if you’re travelling later. And if football is the priority, the National Football Museum brings together historic kits, trophies, and interactive exhibits that cover the sport’s story from grassroots to the professional game.
Manchester Piccadilly sits just east of the city centre, so it’s easy to reach on foot from central streets, and trams, buses, and taxis are close by if you’re coming from further out. Inside the station, you’ll find the essentials for departure, with clear wayfinding, places to wait, and plenty of options to pick up food and drink before you board.
Travelling from Crewe?
Crewe is one of the UK’s best-known railway towns, and that heritage is still easy to explore once you arrive. Crewe Heritage Centre is the clearest window into it, with preserved locomotives, rail vehicles, and exhibitions that explain how the junction and the works shaped the town’s growth and reputation.
For something outdoors, Queens Park, Crewe gives you a Victorian park with a lake, ornamental planting, and winding paths that make an easy walking loop. Back in the centre, Crewe Market Hall is worth a stop for independent stalls and food counters, with plenty of choice if you want lunch before moving on.
Crewe Station is right by the town centre and set up as a major interchange, so it’s easy to arrive, change trains, or head straight out. Inside, you’ll find the essentials for a smooth arrival or connection, with clear signage, waiting areas, and places to pick up food and drink.
First Class service
If you’d like a more luxurious and relaxing journey from Manchester to Crewe, you can upgrade to First Class with Avanti West Coast.
Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe both have First Class Lounges where you’ll find comfy designer seats, drinks and snacks, as well asWiFi to catch up with business or entertainment while you’re waiting for your train. You can use the lounge at Manchester Piccadilly up to two hours before departure, and you can use the lounge at Crewe for up to one hour after arrival.
Onboard, you’ll enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, a wider seat, a guaranteed table and socket, and more leg-stretching room. These are the benefits of upgrading to First Class with Avanti West Coast.
Find out everything about First Class here.
Getting from Manchester to Crewe by train
Crewe exists as it is because of the railways – before the 1830s it was a tiny hamlet. When it was chosen
as the location for major railway locomotive works, its growth and importance were assured, and it grew incredibly
quickly. Look at a railway map and you’ll see why it’s so perfect – it’s where multiple lines meet, and it made it
the ideal place for passengers to change trains in the middle of England, wherever they were coming from or going
to.
The railway works have mostly gone now, but the town remains bustling. It’s a market town of more than 70,000, with
industry and commerce thriving. Its status as a great railway connection also holds true, and it’s why millions of
passengers know the station so well.
Finding the cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Crewe
To make the most of your trip, you don’t want to spend all your budget on getting there. To help you get
the most of your money, we offer a range of cheap train tickets and discounts to railcard holders, senior and group
travellers. Whether you’re travelling in Peak, Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak hours, our Best Fare Finder will
help you to find a ticket at the right price at a departure time that suits you.
Plus, if you’re heading away for a short break, we offer a range of 2for1 offers to attractions and
events so you can find a deal to make your visit really special.
Travelling in comfort with Avanti
It might not be the longest journey, but it will certainly be your most comfortable. Enjoy the view from
our big reclining seats as you’re driven [journey_distance] to your destination. Answer your emails or scroll
through the news with our fast, reliable Wifi. Then arrive thoroughly recharged and refreshed with our onboard power
sockets and onboard snacks, drinks and refreshments.
Making your journey even more relaxing by booking advance tickets to get the cheapest ticket with a
departure time that’s ideal for you. Or, if you’re making a last-minute trip, you can use our Live Train Journey Tracker to easily book a ticket for the next train up to your arrival at the station.
Travelling from Manchester?
Manchester Piccadilly is one of the three main stations in Manchester, located just to the east of the city centre,
close to the Mancunian Way. If you’re in the city, it’s straightforward to reach – head to Piccadilly Gardens and
follow Fairfield Street until you see the ramp sloping up on your left. Go up the slope and you’re there.
If you’re coming from a little further afield, your journey to the station will probably be covered by Transport for Greater Manchester. That means you can use the official website to
find information on buses, local trains and the Metrolink tram network that covers a huge area from Manchester
Airport to Bury, Rochdale, Ashton and Altrincham. There are also thousands of taxis to hail or book in the city.
Travelling from Crewe?
Crewe Station is right in the middle of town, and as it’s not a huge place, you’ll never be far from it. Just like
the train lines, all roads lead to Nantwich Road, and there’s a generous car park next to the station if you’re
driving. If you’re taking public transport, have a look at the Cheshire East website,
as that’s the local authority that covers Crewe.
As well as being a temporary stop-off for those changing trains, you might be visiting the town to meet friends or
family who live here. With all the industry in the area, it’s also likely you’re coming on business, so good luck
with that deal! While you’re here, pop into the Lyceum Theatre or explore the railway heritage centre, where you’ll
find a miniature railway - a truly great day out.
First Class service
Both Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe Station have First Class Lounges that are exclusively for Avanti West Coast
travellers with a First Class ticket. You can turn up as much as 2 hours before your departure time, and you’ll find
comfy designer seats, drinks and snacks, as well as complimentary WiFi to catch up with business or
entertainment while you’re waiting for your train.
