Rail
The Crewe to Manchester Line
The Crewe to Manchester Line
Watch the landscape change before your eyes as you journey along the Crewe to Manchester line.
Departing the vibrant city centre of Manchester, you’ll travel along Stockport Viaduct - the largest brick structure in Britain, across the plains of Cheshire and pass small traditional villages before you reach the end of the line at the historic railway town of Crewe. Along your journey look out for one of the biggest and most powerful radio telescopes in the world at Jodrell Bank, which played a key role in the Space Race.
Key Trail Information
Directions
Crewe
Crewe is home to the Crewe Heritage Centre, where you can discover over 175 years of Crewe’s history, with a focus on the railways.
Sandbach
Holmes Chapel
Holmes Chapel is a lovely historic village which has made a name for itself with a famous former resident, Harry Styles.
Goostrey
Goostrey has a beautifully restored station building which is home to Goostrey Arts studio. The village of Goostrey is just a stone’s throw from Jodrell Bank.
Alderley Edge
Alderley Edge is a pretty village in Cheshire’s ‘Golden Triangle’ with a bustling high street. It is also home to National Trust’s Alderley Edge, where you can find impressive views over the Cheshire Plain.
Wilmslow
Styal
Styal is home to National Trust’s Quarry Bank, just a short walk from the village centre. Encouraging
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is the UK’s busiest airport outside of London and the station is at the heart of the airport for convenient connections.
Stockport
An impressive railway viaduct with its 27 arches sets the landscape for this historic town just south of Manchester.
Manchester Piccadilly
In the vibrant Northern city of Manchester being bored is not an option.