The average train between Swansea and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Swansea and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Swansea to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Swansea to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swansea and Birmingham NEC is 178.1 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Birmingham NEC via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 3h 30m.