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Compare train and bus for Crewe to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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$20 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Crewe to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Birmingham:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crewe to Birmingham costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 56m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crewe and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Crewe station (CRE) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Nantwich, Beam Street / Market Street (Bus Station) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
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