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Cheap train tickets from Crewe to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Cheapest

$21

Average

$40

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

L40382

05:58AM2h03

Crewe station (CRE)

08:01AMBirmingham Snow Hill (BSW)

$211One-way

2 transfers

Cheapest

L40377

04:54AM2h07

Crewe station (CRE)

07:01AMBirmingham Snow Hill (BSW)

$211One-way

2 transfers

C75909

05:10AM1h40

Crewe station (CRE)

06:50AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$231One-way

1 transfer

C75911

05:45AM1h11

Crewe station (CRE)

06:56AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$671One-way

1 transfer

C77168

05:50AM1h47

Crewe station (CRE)

07:37AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$671One-way

1 transfer

Crewe to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 4

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
West Midlands Railway L40377	04:54AM Crewe station (CRE)	2h07	07:01AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)	2 transfers
West Midlands Railway C75909	05:10AM Crewe station (CRE)	1h40	06:50AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 transfer
Cross Country C79553	05:44AM Crewe station (CRE)	1h12	06:56AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 transfersDirect
Cross Country C75911	05:45AM Crewe station (CRE)	1h11	06:56AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 transfer
West Midlands Railway C77168	05:50AM Crewe station (CRE)	1h47	07:37AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 transfer
West Midlands Railway L40382	05:58AM Crewe station (CRE)	2h03	08:01AM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)	2 transfers
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Fastest train times from Crewe to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Fastest Journey

1 h 11 m

Average

1 h 40 m

Trains per day

Distance

78 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Crewe for Birmingham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

C75911

05:45AM1h11

Crewe station (CRE)

06:56AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$671One-way

1 transfer

C79553

05:44AM1h12

Crewe station (CRE)

06:56AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$671One-way

0 transfers

C75909

05:10AM1h40

Crewe station (CRE)

06:50AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$231One-way

1 transfer

C77168

05:50AM1h47

Crewe station (CRE)

07:37AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$671One-way

1 transfer

L40382

05:58AM2h03

Crewe station (CRE)

08:01AMBirmingham Snow Hill (BSW)

$211One-way

2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Crewe to Birmingham

Distance	48 miles (77 km)
Average train duration	59 min
Average train ticket price	$22 (€19)
Train frequency	29 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 11 direct trains a day
Train providers	West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry

Trains from Crewe to Birmingham cover the 48 miles (77 km) long journey taking on average 59 min with our travel partners like West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry. Normally, there are 29 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $13 (€11), but the average price of train tickets is $22 (€19). Travelers depart most frequently from Crewe and arrive in Birmingham New Street.

Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry from Crewe to Birmingham trains

For as little as $12 (€11) you can travel by train to Birmingham from Crewe with West Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

West Midlands Trains from Crewe to Birmingham train information:

Average Duration: 59 min
Cheapest Price: $12

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Crewe to Birmingham with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 56 min
Cheapest Price: $15
Virgin Trains frequency: 15 a day

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Crewe and Birmingham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Train information from Crewe to Birmingham with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 1 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: $47
CrossCountry frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Crewe to Birmingham

FAQs: Travel by train from Crewe to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Crewe to Birmingham.

Cheap train tickets from Crewe to Birmingham can start from as little as $13 (€11) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Crewe to Birmingham is $22 (€19); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Crewe and Birmingham is on average 59 min for the 48 mile (77 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Birmingham from Crewe by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Crewe to Birmingham leaves at 4: 50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Crewe to Birmingham leaves at 7: 10 PM.

Yes, there are 11 direct trains a day from Crewe to Birmingham with Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the Crewe to Birmingham train with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Crewe and Birmingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 10 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Crewe, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 0.2 miles (399 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Birmingham from Crewe is worth doing with a journey time of 59 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Crewe to Birmingham by train is April.

You have options as you can travel to Birmingham from Crewe 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular train stations from Crewe to Birmingham

Crewe

Birmingham

Crewe is the most popular Crewe railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Crewe for your trip to Birmingham.

Crewe

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Address

Crewe station, Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6HR

Public transit options for Crewe

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.