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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Birmingham takes 3h 9m 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 9m
Duration
162 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 37m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 56m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 50m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 58m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 56m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 50m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 58m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 59m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 54m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 14m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 26m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 27m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 56m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 50m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 58m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 56m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 50m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 58m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Swansea to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 162.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Birmingham New Street via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 6m.

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