Swansea to Birmingham Trains

Swansea to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Birmingham takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 8m
Duration: 162 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 8m

£81–132

Swansea to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:23 PM → 10:00 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:23 PM → 11:54 PM
3h 31m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

3:56 AM → 7:55 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 8:19 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:35 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 2:18 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 8:19 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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