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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Birmingham International takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Birmingham International. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 48m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swindon to Birmingham International train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Birmingham International. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Birmingham International at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country2h 39m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country2h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Birmingham International? 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 Swindon to Birmingham International.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Birmingham International, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Birmingham International via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 10m.

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