On weekdays the first train departs Crewe at 04:41 arriving at Birmingham New Street at 06:16. The last train departs Crewe at 22:19 arriving at Birmingham New Street at 23:20.
Journey Time
On trains operated by Transport for Wales (AW) the average journey time is 1 hour and 41 minutes. On trains operated by LNR & WMR (LM) the average journey time is 58 minutes. On trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) the average journey time is 1 hour and 1 minute. On trains operated by CrossCountry (XC) the average journey time is 1 hour and 6 minutes. The overall average journey time between Crewe and Birmingham New Street is 1 hour and 1 minute.
Catering
Most trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) have an onboard shop. Most trains operated by CrossCountry (XC) provide an at-seat trolley service. Catering facilities on all train services on the UK National Rail network are provided subject to availability and customer demand.