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 West Midlands Trains (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.