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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Crewe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Crewe
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Crewe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Crewe:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Crewe costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Crewe take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
The journey is about 10m faster (1h 2m by train vs 1h 12m by car) and roughly $4 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $32 (€27)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Crewe
How to get from Birmingham to Crewe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Crewe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 PM 1h05 Birmingham 10:30 PM Crewe $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:25 PM 1h05 Birmingham 10:30 PM Crewe $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:25 PM 1h05 Birmingham 10:30 PM Crewe $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:30 AM 2h00 Birmingham 1:30 PM Crewe $7 1 One-way 0 transfers7:30 PM 1h05 Birmingham 8:35 PM Crewe $8 1 One-way 0 transfers6:30 PM 1h05 Birmingham 7:35 PM Crewe $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Crewe:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Crewe costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Crewe take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Crewe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Crewe station (CRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Crewe by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Crewe by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast.
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