The average train between Swansea and West Midlands takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea to West Midlands? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at West Midlands station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Swansea to West Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to West Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Swansea to West Midlands train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Swansea and West Midlands is 166.8 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Smethwick Rolfe Street via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 32m.