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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 an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Crewe to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Crewe to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Birmingham:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crewe to Birmingham costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 1m by train vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $32 (€27) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Crewe to Birmingham
How to get from Crewe to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Crewe to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C169229:25 AM1h00Crewe station (CRE)10:25 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C169229:25 AM1h00Crewe station (CRE)10:25 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G010089:05 AM0h51Crewe station (CRE)9:56 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C17882 · W879269:52 AM1h50Crewe station (CRE)11:42 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$281One-way1 transfer
W33252+G0101611:03 AM0h55Crewe station (CRE)11:58 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$541One-way1 transfer- W3332610:21 AM1h00Crewe station (CRE)11:21 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Birmingham:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crewe to Birmingham costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
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